Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, As I stood on the the trail to Myrtle Falls that day it was like God’s glory opened before me. The snow cloud covered the top of the mountain as if God was right there in the cloud. His glory was displayed in the blazing color of the bushes and trees. Every time I look at this image my emotions are flooded with joy and peace just the same as they were that day. I bow down in my heart and worship our God.
But my experience on the mountain pales in comparison to what the shepherds must have experienced the night Jesus was born. We know that they went straight away to see the baby and then told everyone they saw. Their response was praise to God who brought a Savior in the form of a baby. Wherever you stand this day bow down and sing with the angles, “Glory to God in the highest heaven.” How can you share God’s glory this day? Prayer God in Highest Heaven We bow down and worship your beauty, your glory, and your Son, our Savior, Amen
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“How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?” When a photographer takes a picture of a waterfall, she has a choice. If she uses a slow shutter speed then the water will appear smooth and silky. If she wants to capture the power and speed of the water then she will use a fast shutter speed to see the individual water droplets. I don’t remember which one I chose when I took this image of two tiers of Multnomah Falls. It was only after I looked at the image when I got home that I realized somehow I had managed to do both in the same image. The water from the upper falls is smooth and silky while you see more of the power of the water and individual drops in the lower tier. It is a mystery that I really can’t explain.
When the angel Gabriel told Mary that she was about to bear the Son of God she faced a mystery. Her question, “How can this be?”Gabriel’s answer was “by the power of the Most High” and a promise that “no word from God will ever fail.” This was probably the first of many mysteries that she would face as she watched Jesus grow and begin his ministry. What we do know is that even in the face of mystery, of not having all the answers, of not knowing why, she remained faithful to her word, “I am the Lord’s servant.” Prayer Most High Help me trust you even when I don’t understand why. May I answer like Mary, “I are the Lord’s servant.” Amen Because of the tender mercy of our God, by which the rising sun will come to us from heaven to shine on those living in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” We had arrived at Ruby Beach just as the sun was rising. Some parts of the beach were already bathed in the golden glow of the morning sun while some were still in the shadows. After walking on the beach and watching the crashing waves we turned around to hike back to the car. As we walked below the rocky hill side at the water’s edge I looked up and saw the sun rising over the hill. Rays of sunlight streamed through the morning fog. The light had come and it was beautiful.
Zechariah and Elizabeth had lived through many dark years of Roman oppression and childlessness when the angel Gabriel came with astonishing news. They would have a son who would be the one to prepare the way for God’s salvation. We read these words of Zechariah, words of hope not just for a child but for the world. God was sending his light to those living in the darkness. No longer would the darkness win for the light was coming. There would still be dark days as there are now but there is hope. Jesus will guide us into his light and it will be even more glorious than the light was that morning. Prayer Father of Light Break into our hearts with your light when our days are dark. Fill us with hope and guide us into the path of peace. Amen |
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