Once in royal David’s city
Stood a lowly cattle shed,
Where a mother laid her baby
In a manger for his bed:
Mary was that mother mild,
Jesus Christ her little child.
Reading
Psalm 78:70-72
Matthew 8:3
Hebrews 1:1-6
Reflection
The Lord God gave King David a significant reminder: I took you from following the sheep in the pastures, I have been with you everywhere you wandered and I will give you your own place and rest from your enemies. What a profound promise! And what does God want but our loving embrace. The joy of our salvation is the Prince of Peace, one who comes as a tiny infant in the humblest of circumstances, yet poised to set the world astir.Amidst the growing commercialism of Christmas - contrasted with the severe economic conditions of many needy people around the world - we must find the time and space to take Christ in. Pause for a few minutes during the busiest part of your day today and think about how God has taken you from the pastures and journeyed with you wherever you went. Then consider the ways that you can share God’s love with others. Sharing doesn’t just take financial form. It could be the gift of music, of friendship, or just listening. It might be down the church, having coffee, across the street, good friends or an unknown family, a simple gesture or a gift that stretches your resources. Receive the greatest joy by responding with a loving embrace.
Prayer
From the humbleness of my life, help me to grow and bloom and hear the words that will change the world. Amen
Further Prayers
We pray for the Cathedrals of commercialism especially our town centre. May our town realise the true reason for the season. May we reach out in your name.
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