Angel Party

Those angels really knew how to throw a party!

 

Imagine yourself a shepherd the eventful night of Christ's birth in the fields surrounding Bethlehem. You're caring for your sheep as you've done almost every night of your life, just like your father and grandfather. The routine of the sheep is embedded in your lifestyle.

Suddenly an angelic courier appears with a very special birth announcement: the long-awaited Messiah is born! You know what he's talking about for the scriptures were drilled into you as a Hebrew child.

Before you fully digest the news, an angel chorus bursts into song, their voices cutting through the crisp night air. Close your eyes and try to imagine the harmony, the grandeur, the beauty of the music. It is like no other choir you've ever heard.

This night of sameness comes alive with praises to God. Hopes soar, adrenalin flows, and you forget the animals, knowing you've witnessed something greater than life itself.

Our holiday celebrations, though terrific, are dull in comparison. Perhaps we never can duplicate the excitement of those angels but we can steep ourselves in the Christmas Scriptures and share their joy in worshiping God.

This Christmas make these words of praise your words:

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

May your holiday weeks be a time of peace and love and gratitude for our Savior.

And...
     Have an angelic party!

This is our automated angel who sits atop our tree. Trouble is, her wings squeak as they move back and forth. I think she has a terrible case of arthritis. Hers is not the sound of the angelic chorus that visited the shepherds. Too bad.