Urgency Proper A18

This week I follow a thread of urgency. The Lord tells the people of Israel that they are to eat the lamb hurriedly, with their robes tucked in their belts and their sandals ready for flight.

Paul echoes this thought when he says “For salvation is nearer to us now than when we became believers; the night is far gone, the day is near. Let us then lay aside the works of darkness and put on the armor of light” He tells us to love for in that the law is fulfilled-it is the work of light.
Jesus tells us how the church should deal with problems. It is in the light of love that we come to agreement. Even in our squabbles, Jesus is there and he seals our agreement in heaven.
He is the same yesterday today and forever. Just as he offers forgiveness to the nations, even holding the prophet accountable for his warnings, so he offers it to his children.
The feast is at hand; the celebration is coming for his children will be free.