Tuesday, December 3, 2002
Tuesday, December 3, 2002
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to
myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.
(John 14.3
NRSV)
General Douglas
MacArthur was a student of history. As his troops were being
evacuated from the Philippines he wanted to say something that
could be translated into the many Filipino dialects--words that
would give them hope in the midst of impending doom. MacArthur
chose three simple words, "I shall return." Two and one-half
years passed. Then, on October 20, 1944, MacArthur waded ashore
at Leyte. He declared, "I have returned!" When Christ left
behind his disciples and entrusted to them the enterprise of
telling the world the Good News of God's love and mercy, he made
those disciples a promise: "I shall return."
God of wonderful returns, thanks for the hope I have of returning to your heavenly kingdom.
Amen.
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