A young woman about to give birth and her husband seek hospitality and find it, not among human society, but in a cave with cattle. After the Child is born and has a time of intimacy with His mother, He is presented in the animals' feeding trough. He is greeted by lowing sounds and warm breath from gentle muzzles.
And as the invisible forces of the universe commune with the visible, those humans who are in harmony with Creation -- the earth, sheep, plant life; the heavens, stars, planets, cosmic life -- come to this cave singing praise and thanksgiving to the God of infinite courtesy.
-- Susan Mangam, S.T.R. in "Sing to the Lord a New Song" from The Weavings Reader, published by The Upper Room, Nashville, TN. Used with permission.
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Thursday, December 23, 2010
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I would just like to extend my sincerest thanks and all the blessings to you and your family this holiday....Thank you for this daily message and Merry Christmas!
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This scene in the cave is so vivid, since our trip to Israel. Thanks for leading us on an amazing journey.
ReplyDeleteCarol Dost