Blue starlight shafts through dark-and-dusty cave
illuminating child-yet-King.
The Heavens declare His glory.
Three wise men travel months, perhaps years
to find Him – to experience Him,
bringing gifts fit for a King.
Shepherd’s work is interrupted abruptly
by skies full of angels
singing His praise.
An innkeeper misses the chance of a lifetime:
to host the most important human ever.
He shuts the door on opportunity.
“I can’t, there’s no room for you,” he objects.
“I’m full already, and I won’t turn myself out.”
No Vacancy sign flashes red.
It never knocks again, this chance to host a King.
And I wonder…which of these four characters
am I?
Starlight declaring glory? Boldly announcing His coming?
Wise sage searching Him out? Bringing gifts?
A shepherd recognizing significance? Dropping everything to see?
Or an innkeeper full of everything and everyone? Except for the only Thing and the only One who matters, turning Him away?
May I shine forth His glory to a dark and dusty world.
May I seek Him, no matter how long – until I find Him.
May I allow myself Divine interruptions to capture a moment.
May I never turn Him out of my home because I have no room for Him there.
Counting this weeks beautiful moments:
26. Long walks by the river with mom on December 70 degree days
27. Giggles with school children
28. A small group who gives back to the community
29. Prayers that avail
30. The best Christmas sermon I’ve ever heard . https://vimeo.com/376676281?ref=fb-share&fbclid=IwAR1olMO38SmtY45qhDuy1c0eEA4yvnMlL60hASUgqQYhBvO-cxERt1H5eHI
32. New opportunities
33. Family coming
34. Christmas present ideas
35. Family forgiveness
36. Crying together
37. Peace and goodwill toward men in the world of my heart
38. Good News
39. Clear blue skies and bright sunshine
40. Evergreen and holly winning over cold
41. $1.88 a gallon gas
42. Living in a location where I only have to fill my tank once every 3 weeks
43. People who are grateful for tiny things that I don’t even notice that I’ve done
44. Extra spicy ginger beer
45. Candied pecans and they way they make the house smell
46. Cleansing tears and medicated laughing
47. I can be made an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work…
48. I can consult the wisest being in the Universe before making plans…
49. Clean foods and how good they make you feel
50. Cool Oklahoma nights with bright stars
