Remembering the Marginalized
“God’s mercy is for those who fear the Lord
from generation to generation.”
--From St. Luke’s story of faith
Take some time to read Luke 1: 26-56 for your devotional life today, tomorrow and Sunday. The story is pretty powerful and, with some heart probing meditation, has the potential to bring new perspectives to the journey.
A prayer: God, your mystery is beyond comprehension. Be near your world and bring us peace.
--Ben Keckler
12.24.10
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Friday, December 24, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Daily Devotion - Monday, December 13
‘Tis the Season: God with Us
“The wolf will live with the lamb,
the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling together;
and a little child will lead them.”
--A prophetic vision of God’s peaceful realm
(Isaiah 11:6)
Monday: Letting a Child Lead Us
Christians are continuing in a season of preparation (Advent), journeying toward a special holy day. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, not because December 25 is his birthday but because it is important to celebrate God’s incarnational presence among us. This week we will meditate on various realities of what it means to feel that God is with us.
One of our associates has a married sister who lives a great distance from here. They have an adopted son named Seth whose birthday is earlier this month. Many years ago as a 4 year old there was a conversation that mom and Seth had as mom tried to help son understand the mysterious relationship of Santa, Jesus and Christmas.
Mom: Seth, so you know why we celebrate Christmas?
Seth: Yeah, cause Santa gets me a present and then I get to open the present that Santa brung me.
Mom: But why does Santa bring gifts?
Seth: So I can open them.
Mom: No, Santa brings gifts because we are celebrating someone’s birthday; whose birthday is it?
Seth: I don’t know.
Mom: It’s someone who came from heaven and we celebrate their birthday.
Seth: OHHHH, that’s ME!
I can see that while the Holy One was/is definitely alive in this child, mom probably felt like there’s lots of teaching to do. How about you?
--Ben Keckler
12.13.10
“The wolf will live with the lamb,
the leopard will lie down with the goat,
the calf and the lion and the yearling together;
and a little child will lead them.”
--A prophetic vision of God’s peaceful realm
(Isaiah 11:6)
Monday: Letting a Child Lead Us
Christians are continuing in a season of preparation (Advent), journeying toward a special holy day. We celebrate the birth of Jesus, not because December 25 is his birthday but because it is important to celebrate God’s incarnational presence among us. This week we will meditate on various realities of what it means to feel that God is with us.
One of our associates has a married sister who lives a great distance from here. They have an adopted son named Seth whose birthday is earlier this month. Many years ago as a 4 year old there was a conversation that mom and Seth had as mom tried to help son understand the mysterious relationship of Santa, Jesus and Christmas.
Mom: Seth, so you know why we celebrate Christmas?
Seth: Yeah, cause Santa gets me a present and then I get to open the present that Santa brung me.
Mom: But why does Santa bring gifts?
Seth: So I can open them.
Mom: No, Santa brings gifts because we are celebrating someone’s birthday; whose birthday is it?
Seth: I don’t know.
Mom: It’s someone who came from heaven and we celebrate their birthday.
Seth: OHHHH, that’s ME!
I can see that while the Holy One was/is definitely alive in this child, mom probably felt like there’s lots of teaching to do. How about you?
--Ben Keckler
12.13.10
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Daily Devotion - Friday, December 25
Christmas Day
“My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.”
--Luke 2: 30-32
Today is Christmas. Take some time to read Luke 2:1-40 for your devotional life.
Have a blessed holiday season one and all. Happy New Year, too! I'm taking a break and will return in 2010!
Prayer: God whose mystery is beyond my comprehension. Thanks to you now and forever. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.25.09
“My eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
a light for revelation to the Gentiles
and for glory to your people Israel.”
--Luke 2: 30-32
Today is Christmas. Take some time to read Luke 2:1-40 for your devotional life.
Have a blessed holiday season one and all. Happy New Year, too! I'm taking a break and will return in 2010!
Prayer: God whose mystery is beyond my comprehension. Thanks to you now and forever. Amen.
--Ben Keckler
12.25.09
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