Waiting... Speaker: Pastor Amy Yoder McGloughlin Scripture: Luke 3: 1-6, Philippians 1: 3-11 Pastor Amy reflects on the intentionality and care with which the gospel writer uses to make sure we know about the political climate during the time of the story. It’s not a random piece of trivia—it is instead setting the stage for what’s bubbling up under the surface of an occupation and brutal Roman Rule. Under all this is John the Baptist calling out for straight paths and a change in landscape. Johns’ words are the opposite of the order and control the empire seeks.