Quiet and Wonder

     Do you need to stop and take a deep breath? The holiday season finding you exhausted? The lines can be long, the gift-giving expensive, the preparations for guests time-consuming. The humble beginnings of Jesus cast a shocking comparison to the Christmas around us today.

     The hustle and bustle surrounding us stand in direct contrast to the quiet night of Jesus’ birth. The star shone over the fields. The shepherds stood in awe. The wise men bowed in worship, Joseph and Mary sat surrounded by animals and their sweet child, the Messiah, wondered at all that had been prophesied by God.

Silent night, holy night, all is calm, all is bright.

     Take a breath. Read the Christmas story one more time. You will find it in the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 2. Enjoy the hustle and bustle, but stop with your family and friends and acknowledge the true meaning of the season. The birth of the Savior, Jesus Christ. Let us quiet ourselves and bow in worship to the Lord.

Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord, our Maker. Psalm 95:6

Dear Lord,

Remind us of the magnitude of Your birth, the moment when the Creator came to earth. We ask for Your blessing over our homes and families as we gather together. Remind us to bow down and worship the Lord, our Maker.

In Jesus name,

Amen

Merry Christmas!!!  The blog will return on Tuesday, December 27^th.