Sunday, December 21, 2003
But these are written so that you may come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah,
the Son of God, and that through believing you may have life in his name.
(John 20.31
NRSV)
The kindergarten teacher carefully lined up four little "cherubs" for the annual Christmas
program. Each carried a huge cut out letter. As they stood side by side the letters would spell
"star." A slight mixup occurred and those present in the church nearly fell out of their pews as
the four little performers took their places--in reverse. They spelled out "rats," not star. That's
what happens when you get your priorities out of order.
Bethlehem teaches us about expectations, about signs, and about patience. God begins with a
simple babe and humble surroundings and He works slowly, surely. But He is at work. Let us
not lose hope. Joy to the world, the Lord is come.
Loving God, ...and come into my heart. Amen.
Ron
Newhouse
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