While visiting Rome last January, we happened upon St. Peter's square Sunday noon for the Pope's address. The crowds that gathered were fascinating to watch. Youth groups from around the world were there with banner in various languages. Groups of nuns and monks scurried about. People of all skin color watched in anticipation at the Pope's apartment window.There is another kind of gathering described in Revelation 15:4:
Who will not fear you, O Lord, and bring glory to your name? For you alone
are holy. All nations will come and worship before you, for your righteous acts
have been revealed."
Our song today, sung by the group Third Day, O Come All Ye Faithful invites us to come. There's our Advent word - "Come." Come to Jesus. Gather together with other believers on this Sunday. Be joyful. Adore Him!
Oh, come, all ye faithful, Joyful and triumphant!
Oh, come ye, oh, come ye to Bethlehem;
Come and behold him, Born the king of angels:
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Oh, come, let us adore him,
Christ the Lord.
