So let the story take unexpected turns!
For the shepherd on the dark hillsides outside of Bethlehem, the appearance of not one, but countless angels from Heaven's very choir was certainly just that: unexpected.
And for us, sitting in the car all night in a familiar town was that likewise. And being separated by miles and feet of snow when we most wanted to be together-- this season, and father's 60th birthday-- certainly not in the plans.
But I have learned that through the unexpected God hones our expectancy towards Himself... And what is this season to remind us of, if not expectant waiting for the King? And even as space and time make loving hearts grow fonder, separation makes reunion more sweet.
So we glory in the gift of Jesus today, together. And thank Him that we have eyes to see, and ears to hear, and lives to live His script.
Wishing you all a most blessed and joyful Christmas! You are (each!) gifts to me this year...
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| Together! (seriously icy road...) |
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| finally off the mountain |
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| catching up (we get behind within minutes of separating) |
Separation makes reunion sweeter.... Wow. Have a blessed Christmas.
ReplyDelete_He who writes the script authors the outcome, and I believe in God-authored outcomes._
ReplyDeleteA comforting thought right now...
So I do not need to write the story. I have only to follow the part I have been given in His story. I can leave the rest in His hand. Ahh...relief. Maybe that is a good new years resolution for this year - leave the story in His hand.