Awesome

 Christmas Eve 

Come now and look upon the works of the Lord,
what awesome things he has done on earth.
Psalm 46:9

Once again, the pageant rehearsal ushers Christmas across the threshold. This year the shepherds, angels, wise guys, our seven-week-old baby Jesus, and four different Marys energetically gather on several Zoom screens. The star dances enthusiastically, a family dog adds his voice, and baby Jesus takes a break for a diaper change.

This is embodied faith. And I honestly think this is why the Word became flesh and dwelt among us. Who could possibly want to miss out on this awesome joy?

Early this evening the children will share the sacred story once again. Travelers from the East and West and all over will gather in the holy space we create online with community. And once again, in the fullness of time, God will break into the world with the cry of a newborn.

Image by Ulrike W. from Pixabay