Some change is anticipated

We noticed the darkening sky as we ate lunch with special friends in a restaurant with picture windows. We expect increasing darkness at this time of year; we don’t expect it, though, in early afternoon. 

Some change is anticipated. Other change takes us by surprise. 

We expect life to ebb and flow, and as we stand in prayer beside those whose lives are on the wane, we know the end of this life will, indeed, come. Still, its arrival, if not a surprise exactly, bruises our hearts. We will miss those who have gone before us. 

We noticed the darkening sky. Keep watch, Jesus advises. Be alert. Pray.

Some change is anticipated. Other change takes us by surprise.