Come Let Us Adore Him

Heartfelt and humorous Advent monologue about preparation and expectation. As one woman busies herself cleaning for the Christmas season, her dusting turns into reflection. She recalls how people once waited for the Messiah—hoping, praying, preparing—and realizes that true readiness isn’t about perfect decorations or spotless shelves, but hearts prepared for Christ’s return.

This relatable and moving piece brings laughter and conviction, reminding us that Advent is more than waiting for a day—it’s preparing for a King.

Cast: 1 (monolog, female middle age)
Bible Reference: Luke 2:20
Set: Bare
Sound: wireless mic
Song: none
Lighting: as available
SFX: none
Props: duster
Costumes: standard
Special Instructions:
Time: 6

Sample script:

Actress enters, dusting everything in sight. After a few moments, she notices the audience.)

ACTRESS:
Oh . . hi . . . didn’t see you come in.
Cleaning up a bit here . .
Not that my house is dirty or that but . . .
Well, I mean, . . some dust . . I mean, everybody’s house gets dusty, I mean . .
Well . . except for . . . (distain) . . . Florianne McDermott’s house . .
Good old Florianne . . I think someone long ago made a supreme court ruling that Florianne McDermott’s house was to be exempted from dust bunny invasions!
But us mortals . . sure we got some dust in our houses.
I will be the first to admit that from time to time my knickknacks are subject to dust encroachment. I mean, its natural, right? . .

Oh maybe don’t say anything to my Mom about dust in my home. . . She and me have benchmark differences on the subject.

I gotta tell you, my mother is the only person who comes to visit with three pair of white gloves in her purse . . . gloves that just happen to be put on and dragged along the seldom seen under edges of lamps, end tables and groceries in storage. . . . After which my Mom inspects the once spotless gloves with raised eyebrows and a look that would put Sherlock Holmes to shame.

Regardless, I do want to get my home in order.

Christmas you know, coming soon.
Which is a wonderful thing right?
Me, I just love Christmas coming.

Celebrations, looking for perfect gifts, baking, and, like I said, cleaning the house.
This year we got my sister-in-law Athinia coming, along with her husband and four kids.
The husband and four kids, they’re not so bad.

And even Athinia, taken in moderation can be next door to OK as well, but . .
See Athinia, she cleans houses. . . For a living.
Last time Athinia came for a visit she made me feel real good . . told me she once cleaned a house almost as bad as mine and it turned out OK.

But fact is when we know someone is coming for a visit our homes become a flurry of activity.

Floors are swept, shelves dusted, windows are washed; everything is cleaned up to make our homes ready for our friends. All this is done in this season we call Advent.