Scripture: Luke 1:51
He has shown strength with his arm; he has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.
Thought for the Day: “I like the Christmas Jesus best.”
Those were the words of Will Ferrell’s (Ricky Bobby) character in the comedy Talladega Nights. “Jesus did grow up,” his wife reminds him. “You don’t always have to call him baby.” But Will Ferrell responds, “I like the Christmas Jesus best when I’m saying grace.” And then he goes back to his prayer, “Dear 8 lb, 6 oz, newborn infant Jesus. Don’t even know a word yet. Just a little infant, so cuddly, but still omnipotent …. Thank you for all your power and your grace, dear baby God. Amen.”
In many ways, I think we all agree with Ricky Bobby’s prayer. We like the baby Jesus, yet Mary presented a picture of this baby that wasn’t as soft or cuddly. Maybe I’m too much of a Christmas fan, but I think it is okay to enjoy the baby Jesus…yet always knowing that the little bundle of joy will challenge everything we believe. Maybe that’s true of every baby.
Prayer: Dear 8lb, 6oz, newborn infant Jesus. Let me enjoy you in this moment before your words of challenge rock my existence. Amen.
SUNDAY
Joy Sunday
Sermon: Two Stories – One Mission
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
9am in the Forum
&
Noon in the Centrum
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