As Moses waited - 40 years in the desert
We wait for emptiness and humility

As the Prophets waited - 1000 years of salvation promises
We wait for signs of presence

As Mary waited - 9 months of her 14 years for the child of God
We feel the birth-pains, yet fear for the Child

As John the Baptist waited - scanning the crowds for knowing eyes
We long for an experience of the Divine

As Christ waited - 30 years of creeping time
40 days in the throes of temptation
3 years in the midst of misunderstanding
3 days ni the depts of hell...

So now, we wait.
Our turn to toil on levelling mountains and straightening paths
Our turn to watch time's horizon
Our turn to hope that he who promised is faithful, and will return.

-from Signs of Emergence: A Vision for Church That Is Always by Kester Brewin