Matthew 4:12 "Now, when Jesus heard that John had been taken into custody, He withdrew into Galilee, and leaving Nazareth, He came and settled in Capernaum." Jesus does not come to rescue John. There's something in John that knows that the people of his day were "blinded by their self-centered understanding of what should come next in the story. They thought I should send the Messiah to bless them. John knew the Messiah would come to change them." 66LL
Everyone who sits in darkness sees a Great Light. Light Dawns. Hold tightly to Him and let go of yourself. He walked this land of dirt and darkness for me. The Word of God shines in our dark places. And here is born The Living Word. The Day Star. Light that never goes out. Come Lord Jesus.
PRAYER FROM PSALMS
Psalm 27:13-14. I would have despaired unless I had believed that I would see this Light of the World. I need Him so!
Bowing low before the baby King.
ReplyDeleteThey followed a star. They saw a child, and they knew him as King of the Jews. God wrapped in flesh--all they could comprehend was here was an anointed One. Here was one deserving worship.
So they rejoiced and lay gifts at his feet. They followed the star and met the Light of the World. The whole world. Our Savior came and lit the dark night and put Light in hearts forevermore.
Joy to the world! The Lord has come. Blessed day. Blessed day indeed!
Well, your beautiful post just made me cry. 2,000 years have passed since this silent commoner unpretentious birth that shook the world. And still does! Love your words Annette!
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