The Flight into Egypt…is depicted
in these unique figurines from our Nativity Set. They are elegant, simple, and
not what you see in a traditional Christmas display. They trigger emotions,
both loving and disturbing.
Loving, because they show a mother and father doing
everything humanly possible to save their baby from evil King Herod.
Disturbing, because Mary and Joseph again find their lives interrupted with instructions from God. They are on another perilous journey to a distant land—frightened but obedient. They also know the horrible tragedy taking place in Bethlehem, the town they left.
This young couple knew interruption: the announcement of a Holy conception and a virgin birth, and travel to a far off land to welcome God’s Son in less than ideal circumstances.
Though we cannot begin to compare our struggles with those of the Holy Family, we do have our burdens. Sometimes life gets interrupted in the most inconvenient way. Can you relate?
Disturbing, because Mary and Joseph again find their lives interrupted with instructions from God. They are on another perilous journey to a distant land—frightened but obedient. They also know the horrible tragedy taking place in Bethlehem, the town they left.
This young couple knew interruption: the announcement of a Holy conception and a virgin birth, and travel to a far off land to welcome God’s Son in less than ideal circumstances.
Though we cannot begin to compare our struggles with those of the Holy Family, we do have our burdens. Sometimes life gets interrupted in the most inconvenient way. Can you relate?
· Why the health issues?
· What’s with this broken relationship?
· Why the career snag?
· When will money not be a problem?
· Why this loss and how will I deal with it?
· Why illness, tragedy, abuse, evil?
· What’s with this broken relationship?
· Why the career snag?
· When will money not be a problem?
· Why this loss and how will I deal with it?
· Why illness, tragedy, abuse, evil?
Mary and Joseph didn’t see the big picture, but they obeyed anyway—they trusted. That’s what we’re called to do—listen to God’s direction and obey.
Whatever interruption to life you’re experiencing this Christmas season, may you see God’s leading and feel his love. He’s with you on the perilous journey.
Christmas blessings.
