There were shepherd’s camping in the neighbourhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Saviour has just been born in David’s town, a Saviour who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:11 MSG
The birthday of Jesus. In his first coming, Jesus arrived as a helpless baby, with a single star in the sky, in weakness, in humility and in meekness. This birth encourages to look forward to when he will return to claim his followers and his world for his own. When he does return it will be as a mature man, with lightning from the eastern horizon to the west. He will return in power, in glory and in majesty.
His birth heralded the end of this world and the birth of a new.
Jesus,
Lord of light and darkness,
Find us in the darkness,
Find us in the light.
Jesus,
Lord of work and stillness,
Make our work of worth,
Make our stillness yours.
Jesus,
Lord of our past and future,
Cover our anxiety with love,
Cover our hopes with grace.
Jesus,
Lord of everything,
Fill those who have nothing,
Fill us with the right longing.
Jesus,
We are your people,
In darkness and light,
In work and stillness,
In anxiety and hope,
Having nothing,
Yet possessing everything. Amen
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