Introduction Advent is really a season in two parts, with the first two weeks concerned with the Lord's coming as Judge of all at the end of time and the second two weeks serving as the proximate preparation for His coming in the flesh. Our activities, like the Church's readings, should reflect this dual character. The Old Testament readings of Advent set the mood and theme each week. As we hear these readings, we need to look at our own dreams and expectations. The prophets of the Old testament used beautiful poetic expressions, such as the lamb lying at peace with the lion, swords being beaten into plowshares, and the great banquet to come that will be presided over by the Lord.
Advent is a season of anticipation.
This is powerful poetry that provides us with images of the perfect day of the Lord. The Lord will provide His people with a smooth highway leading them back to their own land from the Babylonian captivity. This garment is described in the following verse. 2 Wrapped in the cloak of justice from God, The guarantee of the sum of harmony, security, and prosperity. The direction in which the sun rises.