My mom collects nativity sets. Because my parents have lived all over the globe she has quite an international array. The grandkids have counted over fifty throughout her house--with sets from every continent. I've always loved the idea of Jesus' birth being celebrated by all people the world over because He was sent for people all over the world.
Turn on the radio in this season and we are blessed with songs written from the heart of Mary or with words from the viewpoint of Joseph. The songs move us emotionally and put us right in the moment of Christ's birth.
We feel the warmth of Jesus' infant body and catch the sweetness of the breath of His new life. We also smell the stable and hear the stamping of animal feet and the night sounds of animals. We take in the wonder of it all and ponder what it means to us--to the world.
How did Mary feel when she first held Jesus and knew He was God's son, too? Joseph must have felt such pressure to think of raising the offspring of the Most High--the very Author of Wisdom. Jesus' arrival must have changed His earthly parents profoundly.Just as certain as His coming over 2000 years ago, He is still the savior of the world. His coming still makes a difference for each of us.
What is it to you?
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your last line Rhodema....says it all. ☺
ReplyDeleteI can't even imagine all of the emotions. I hope that some day I can.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless,
Ginger
That was lovely. Have a blessed week.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a blessing to have all those nativity sets. Yes, his coming was such a blessing and His second coming will be spectacular.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Charlotte
I collect Nativities, too. I love to see the many ways the birth of Our Lord can be expressed by the hands of men. On my blog, I have posted several recently that reveal my heart about Christmas. It is my most favorite time of the year.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful to have met you in 2010. I look forward to spending many good times with you in the decades to come.
Peace to you and yours!
love, C
(oh, my blog: http://www.CherylAnnWills.blogspot.com