It is Christmas Eve. Tomorrow I’ll go and celebrate Christmas with my family but tonight, I am home alone with my two cats. They have both passed out. I thought they were going to stay up and see Santa. I know I’m not going to stay up late enough to greet old St.Nick.
But Christmas is indeed here again, and the world suffers with war, disease, hatred and violence. I like to pause and reflect in the still, quiet of our Christmas Eve house …
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” (Luke 2:8-14)
Merry Christmas everyone!
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