The festive season is upon us!
Shoppers are promised some great bargains in the New Year sales. The Footsie 100 index has risen to over 6000 for the first time since September 08. And for many, it will be a white Christmas. But none of this touches what is in my mind today.
Yesterday evening, I watched the last episode of Nativity, and was moved to tears by the way the downcast shepherd, Thomas, kissed the foot of the new born baby in the stable. Then the aged Magi, after their 1000 mile journey knelt in adoration. This child carries the hopes of so many in himself. What a wonderful contrast to the bleak news stories of brokenness and hopelessness.
As we heard last evening, 'And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.' (John 1.14)
The miracle of God stepping into our world, to share and bear our pain, and transform us into children of God, continues to amaze and challenge me. As we shall sing, 'Where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in.'
What a blessing that would be for the broken and hopeless of our world. I shall pray for many miracles today.
Best wishes,
Richard
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