Very few of us as human beings, are given a great dose of Wonder to face life with. For most of us as we transform from children to adults, we lose the sense of wonder. The grace of awe.
The wise ones hold on to their wonder, and the rest of us look at them with impatience, wondering when they will grow up and face the world like the rest of us do. We say “Grow up” BUT Jesus said you must become as a little child.
Christmas is a time when wonder is real, when Wonder became flesh and dwelt among us. Wonder has always been associated with Christmas.
What about Mary’s eyes as the angel told her what was to come?
“Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be. But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to call him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.” (Luke 1)
There is a hint of fear there in her big probably brown eyes as she receives this news. But she asks how will this happen, since she is a virgin?
“The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come on you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.”
You can feel her confidence returning and the wonder start as she replies:
“I am the Lord’s servant,” Mary answered. “May your word to me be fulfilled.”
God was at work creating a way for humanity to be introduced to himself. Making a way for us to connect with Him. This baby in a manger is God’s best attempt to tell us in a gentle way, that he loves us. God came into this space and time to give us a hope in solving this human condition.
Born as a baby, Jesus Christ lived life here and had some dear friends and family but had an amazing relationship of love with his Heavenly Father. Some thirty three years later he died undeservedly on a cross, and then conquered death and came back to life. That’s pretty wonder-ful.
You see, wonder has always been associated with Christmas. Because God is the God of wonder.
This world needs a God of miracles, a God of wonder. A God who satisfies our tired hearts and offers us hope in a time of hopelessness.
Christmas was always about light shining in the darkness — Jesus entering this human existence. Maybe we should take a lesson from those with child like wonder this season.
Yes, wonder has always been a part of Christmas. It’s not just for five year olds and for women having babies. It’s for each of us because the God of Wonders is the God of Christmas.
Let me close with a line from a video;
But would they, could they,
imagine a gift so great,
a gift that compelled the whole world to wait
when a heavenly father gave all of mankind
his son
the one
love defined.
The magic of Christmas is more brilliant you see
then a bag or a box put under a tree.
The true love of Christmas really began
when holy God became wholly man.
My friends it's time, he's here.
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