CHRISTMASAnd they shall name him "Emmanuel," which means, "God is with us."
Matthew 1:23
Soon a baby's cries will echo throughout the dark of night, above the soft sound of the barnyard animals. Like millions of parents before and after them, Joseph and Mary are woken abruptly by the baby's wailing. Moments of quiet are cherished, sleep is elusive.
As they cradle little Jesus, they see his precious, newborn face, and the Christ child wails. Perhaps his parents see something more. They know there is something unique about this baby. The angel tells them so—and they see it in his eyes. He hears the cries of the children across the land, and cries with them.Through this tiny baby, one day, "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Rev. 7:17b). For this, we join in singing the hymn Softly Falls the Snow:
Hearts of mankind are warm,
Grief and sorrow are hushed.Soon a baby's cries will echo throughout the dark of night, above the soft sound of the barnyard animals. Like millions of parents before and after them, Joseph and Mary are woken abruptly by the baby's wailing. Moments of quiet are cherished, sleep is elusive.
As they cradle little Jesus, they see his precious, newborn face, and the Christ child wails. Perhaps his parents see something more. They know there is something unique about this baby. The angel tells them so—and they see it in his eyes. He hears the cries of the children across the land, and cries with them.Through this tiny baby, one day, "God will wipe away every tear from their eyes" (Rev. 7:17b). For this, we join in singing the hymn Softly Falls the Snow:
Hearts of mankind are warm,
The sorrow of life dies away;
Rejoice! The Christ child comes soon!
The little child, godly and poor,
makes the hearts so warm,
stars are radiant over the forest,
Have joy! The Christ child comes soon!
Indeed, the Christ child, both godly and poor, comes, and the sorrow of life passes away. Have a blessed Christmas friends, Shalom/Friede.
- James Semmelroth Darnell
May all tears be turned to joy through the light of Christ now come among us. May our coming year be warmed, and our world warmed, by this same light. And may we share in solidarity of care for all, across borders and landscapes, ecumenical and interfaith. Amen.
2 comments:
I'll miss the daily reading. I now subscribe to your site so I hope to see more posting, soon. Merry Christmas
Someone mentioned on another post if you will have something special for Lent? I hope so.
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