On this first Sunday of Advent, I heard these familiar words from the prophet Isaiah:
Isaiah 9:7 (NIV)
He will reign on David’s throne
and over his kingdom,
establishing and upholding it
with justice and righteousness
from that time on and forever.
Justice and righteousness–words often associated with Jesus Christ and the kingdom of God. Justice and righteousness–ways we fall short here and now. Eternal justice and righteousness–something to look forward to. 
