Third Sunday of Advent – Are you the one? (Mt 11:2-11)

Third Sunday of Advent – Are you the one? (Mt 11:2-11)

Introduction

- Today is Gaudete Sunday, the Sunday of gladness and rejoicing because of Christmas is near.

- Today our reflection point is the question of John the Baptist “Are you the one who is to come?”

- The background of that question is, their expectation was not a simple man, but a super power king.

- The story of two friends went to see mother Theresa. They were expecting a big figure as we see in the television, but saw a humble and simple person.

Content

- What is our expectation about Jesus?

o Is it a Ruler? Yes, he is a ruler but a servant king.

§ He taught us, “those who want to be your leader must the servant of all”

§ He gave us example by washing the feet of the disciples.

o Is it a destroyer of our enemies? Yes, he destroys our enemies. But it is not by weapons but by love and forgiveness.

§ It is a method to eliminate the enemies forever.

§ The best model would be Jesus’ prayer on the Cross.

o Is it a Miracle worker? Yes, But he never worked miracle to come down from the cross and prayed “Thy will be done”.

§ He was accepting the will of Father always in his life.

o Is it a Healer? Yes, he is the true healer who took up his cross and never abandoned it.

§ He taught us “Those who would like to follow me must take up his cross and follow”.

o Is it a Provider of all the things? Yes, but a simple who did not have anything to say as his own.

§ He taught us “your heavenly father knows what is best for you”.

Conclusion

- It is the time to think of our expectation on Jesus Christ.

- He is the King, Miracle worker, Healer and Provider. At the same he was a simple servant of God who always obeyed his Father.

- Christ comes to our lives in simple way. Let us recognize him as St. John the Baptist.

- What is the sign of the coming of Christ?

o Blind see – Clear vision

o Lame walk – Inner strength to stand for the truth.

o Leper cleansed – Cleaning from our sins.

o Dead raise – New life and enthusiasm.

o Good news to poor – a mentality to share with the poor.