Reflection
A small town from one of the little clans of the Hebrew tribe of Judah. A small baby born. Small and seemingly insignificant - a town, a clan, a baby. Yet from these small things God has blessed the world with love and peace. We too are small potatoes, perhaps even insignificant in our own or others' eyes. Who knows how God might use us - how God might use you - to bless the world with the love and peace of Jesus, the holy Child of Bethlehem? The time of Advent waiting and expectation almost is over. God is at work, bringing forth hope through the Child born of Mary. Come, Lord Jesus.
On this night may we be transformed by the mystery that has been unfolded. The word did become flesh and has dwelt amongst us and that word is full of grace and truth. God continues to dwell in our streets, homes and hearts and in these places we encounter the divine.
Prayer
Gracious God, Ruler of the Nations, use me as you have used your people down through the ages to bring your blessings to the world. Fill me with your peace as the time of celebration draws near.
God be the host of this day and in my remembering and in celebrating help me to receive and extend your grace to others.I pray in the name of Jesus Christ, the Child of Bethlehem. Amen.
Readings
Psalm 121, Micah 5:2-5a. Luke 2
Hymn/Song
O Come all ye faithful
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