Meditations In the Christmas Story – Angel all Arounds - Tempus creandis indicta

Merry Christmas Dear Reader,

“…the Angel of the Lord came upon them and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid.’

Angels seem to be one of the hallmarks of Christmas still allowed to be shown.  Our shepherds fear with good cause.  The Messenger of God shows up among the sheep.  The very glory of God shines around him.  He makes the great announcement.  

This announcement to shepherds is the paramount act of God the Father including the least in his plan to bring us back to his arms.  He shatters the stillness of night to announce the birth.  He comes suddenly among us to be with us; to be Immanuel. 

It is in this moment of announcement that the incarnation of God becomes the gift to the world that God intends.  It is in this instant that redemption is possible.  It is in this moment that the good will of the Father is realized in love, in action, and in a very short time, in sacrifice.  For now, however, we sing in celebration.  

Hark the Herald Angels Sing – Amy Grant

Hark the herald angels sing

"Glory to the newborn king

Peace on earth and mercy mild

God and sinners reconciled"

Joyful all ye nations rise

Join the triumph of the skies

With angelic host proclaim

"Christ is born in Bethlehem"

With angelic host proclaim

"Christ is born in Bethlehem"

Mild He lays His glory by

Born that man no more may die

Born to raise the sons of earth

Born to give them second birth

Veiled in flesh, the Godhead see

Hail the incarnate Deity

Pleased as man with men to dwell

Jesus, our Immanuel

Pleased as man with men to dwell

Jesus, our Immanuel

Hail the Heaven born Prince of Peace

Hail the Sun of Righteousness

Light and life to all He brings

Ris'n healing in His wings

Christ the highest Heaven adored

Christ the everlasting Lord

Come desire of nations come

Fix in us Thy humble home

Come desire of nations come

Fix in us Thy humble home

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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