The Glory of the Lord Shall Be Revealed
in whom there is no darkness at all, we have no fear. Our Incarnate Lord brings us into a life where “darkness and light are both alike.” (Psalm 139:12 NRSV) When we wear the armor of light and feast on the Bread of Life, we won’t mistake good for evil, light for darkness, or sweet for bitter. The chances we take and the changes that come in this life are no threat to the children of light. Jesus’ teaching in today’s Gospel shows scenes of terror and chaotic frenzy. But to the children of light, Jesus shows the way past the chaos and into the promise. We will see the Son of Man coming. Our salvation is drawing near. We are able to see clearly what everyone longs to see, and we wait without fear because the Light is on…always on.
“Guide us waking, O Lord, and guard us sleeping; that awake we may watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 134)
“Be our light in the darkness, O Lord, and in your great mercy defend us from all perils and dangers of this night; for the love of your only Son, our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.” (Book of Common Prayer, p. 123)
The Reverend Canon R. Brien Koehler, MDiv ’76 Chaplain–in–Residence and Trustee, Nashotah House Theological Seminary
Meditation Nine
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