Friday, December 14, 2001
Friday, December 14, 2001
Let anyone who wishes take the water of life as a gift.
But Ralph decided on revenge. When that part of the pageant occurred in which
Joseph inquired about a room, Ralph grinned and announced, "Come on in. We've got
plenty of room!" The audience, especially Ralph's mother and the director, gasped.
Joseph and Mary were stunned. They expected to be turned away. Obediently, they
walked into the inn. But the young man playing Joseph was equal to the occasion. He
looked around, turned to the audience, and said, "Hey, this place is a dump. We'd
rather stay in a stable!"
What would life be without such surprises?
(Revelation 22:17
NRSV)
In a children's pageant, the innkeeper was played by a boy named Ralph who had very
much wanted to play the role of Joseph. He didn't get the part, and had refused to be
part of the program--but his mother and his director insisted that Ralph do his duty and
be part of the pageant. So he was the innkeeper.
Lord Jesus, thank you being God's great surprise and gift to my life. Amen.
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