What would it have been like that night? What would have disturbed the shepherds' slumber? What would have enthralled the wise men to saddled camel and leave home? What would have frightened Herod to the point of deception and murder? A star? A baby? A new future? The promise/threat of power realized?What is it I seek? The innocence of a child? The hope for peace? A place to dry my tears? The comfort and familiarity of home? The reason for life? A new beginning?
Whatever the answers, if indeed answers are possible, the answer must be "yes!" and "no..." The realization of dreams is the realization that our dreams are puny. When God breaks in, it is in ways that defy prediction and imagination, and even possibility.
Christ's birth is what miracles are made of. And miracles are what God specializes in.
May our fondest wishes for the miraculous prove inadequate for the reality of God's love. Merry Christmas miracles to us all.
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