Now the birth of Jesus the Messiah took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been engaged to Joseph, but before they lived together, she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit. (Matthew 1:18 NRSV Bible)
Perhaps what was the most interesting thing about Mary's story to Joseph was the visit of an angel. In all his years Joseph had never even heard of anyone speaking with an angel, let alone seeing one face to face. Angels don't make a habit out of visiting humans. Or do they?

I remember reading about a minister who thought that one of his parishioners was an angel. His name was Phil, and he was a street person. Phil refused to stay in a shelter. When it got cold he would sit in the church. One night during Christmas, the church held a Christmas party after the service. The people were in the back of the church having cookies and coffee, when out of the church rose a magnificent voice, singing, "O Holy Night." It was of professional quality. Everyone rushed into the church to see who was there. "It was Phil and God," said the minister.

The Bible says, "Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing that some have entertained angels without knowing it." Maybe an angle is with you today.

God of our heavenly angels, thank you for sending your angels to touch me, heal me, and teach me. May I be an angel to all of your people. Amen.

Ron Newhouse

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