Every Advent, we read the prophecy of Isaiah in which he declares that the Messiah will call a truce with the fire ants. This is something to give thanks for! Yet, our world seems to be in open rebellion against us: increasing global temperature, tornadoes, earthquakes, and all. Inspired by Isaiah and John the Baptist (who would absolutely fall into the category of “granola”), we are going to hear Advent’s joyous call to a connectedness with all creation. If the gift of Christ is joyous harmony, how can we embody this gift even now, and what does creation have to do with that? (Also, can someone let the fire ants know?)
