Imagine the experience of those lowly shepherds – the ‘wonder’ they experienced on those quiet, wintry hillsides just outside Bethlehem. First, the angel and the heavenly choir bursting with light and magnificence onto that quiet scene. Then the message and the song of all songs: a baby born to be their saviour, and the invitation to go and see this remarkable occurrence. Imagine the ‘wonder’ of these humble people.
Imagine the ‘wonder’ of those eastern sages when they discovered a new star and consulted together about what this meant. A new king born to rule in Judea! They must hurry to see this new king and be among the first to offer their loyal devotion and treasure!
Imagine the phenomenal experience of Mary and Joseph – the ‘wonder’ at this child born to such lowly people. This God, but still a child who had been entrusted to their care, but would later die, and rise to life again as Saviour of the world.
Imagine the ‘wonder’ of this first Christmas!
May you also experience this ‘wonder’ as you worship again at the manger, and may you be truly blessed.
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