Articles from December 2009



Jesus

Our Nativity scene is now full of characters. But, till now, we are missing the most important one!

All is calm. All is bright.

A Christmas carol: Silent Night, Holy Night.

Mary

Just think how the angel’s words must have turned Mary’s world upside down. She didn’t hesitate or make excuses. She burst forth in song and glorified the Lord.

Joseph

At the center of the manger scene stands Joseph. Even so, he is easily overlooked.

Another angel who spoke to Joseph

I do not expect an angel to speak to me today, but his message to Joseph is still one I can cling to.

A child unto us is born. O joy!

Christmas carol: “I Think of That Star of Long Ago.”

Herod

King Herod is the very last person you would expect to find in a Nativity scene. After all, he did not want to worship the baby Jesus.

The star

I recall a little poem about stars: “The stars in the sky above are so beautiful to see / That’s ’cause they’re the electric lights on God’s Christmas tree.”

The wise men

Just like the wise men, we can all follow the star in the east that leads us to our Savior.

The donkey

The donkey reminds me of God’s desire that I serve him with humility. I am reminded that although the donkey is not glamorous, he has important work to do.