I was really struck
by a sentence in today’s comments in Fresh from the Word 2016. This week’s
commentary is by Katie Miller and today’s passage was the most famous part of
the nativity story outside of Luke, Matthew’s account of the ‘wise men’ finding
and worshipping Jesus.
The story speaks to
us of listening to God’s voice – the key characters responded to God’s call to
go and find the child; giving gifts; and being prepared to be surprised – the visitors
naturally went to the palace, but discovered that this ‘king’ was located in a
very different place.
Katie draws a link
with some charitable delivering of food hampers and the lovely response of huge
gratitude from one particular recipient. She wonders whether they deserve the
thanks – but then comments: “When we see
heaven meet earth, God’s grace breaking through, it is fitting that we are
overwhelmed with joy, pay homage to him, and offer our gifts.”
Are we ready to be
overwhelmed with joy at the wonder of what God can do?
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