Tuesday, December 25, 2001
Tuesday, December 25, 2001
To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah,
the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and
lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth
peace among those whom he favors!"
It reminds me of something actress and performer Della Reese said years ago. Many
people remember when Ms. Reese was known primarily for her singing. Today she is
known as one of the co-stars of the television program, TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL.
When she was co-starring in an earlier television show, she was asked if she would be
giving up her singing career altogether. Her answer was no. She said, "I don't work on
July 6 and December 25--my birthday and Jesus' birthday--but outside of that I have to
sing."
Those are two good exceptions--her birthday and Jesus' birthday. Happy birthday to
Jesus our savior!
(Luke 2:11-14
NRSV)
A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church was
having a special candlelight service. The church lights were lowered; then the choir
came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until this three-year-old
started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to you, Happy birthday to you . . ." It
was only a candlelight service, but it seemed like a birthday party to her. And today,
she would be right! This is a celebration of Jesus' birthday.
God of Christmas, today is Jesus' birthday. Happy birthday to Jesus! Bringing salvation
to my life is a happy celebration. Amen.
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