N O T T O
evangelize
proselytize
save
convert
connive
trick
sell anything
- nor was he the perfect
pattern preacher for us
to try to imitate
He did not do what he
did so everyone would
think he was wonderful
He thinks we are wonderful -
how flipped is that?
a n d b e s t o f a l l
before becoming
this adult who
connected
engaged
loved
helped
healed
forgave
celebrated
imbibed
met with
ate with
protected
invited
and taught
the hordes of common people
and denounced and exposed
the high and mighty
religious ones
he was the first Christmas Morning ~
.... "For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. The Messiah. Our Creator.
He did what he did and lived how he lived so first and foremost we would know and experience being beloved. That is the all of it. He wants us with him forever.
And Mary, did you know the one you delivered would someday deliver you? And us?
Emmanuel. God with us.
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(Mary Did You Know, Emmanuel, and Oh Holy Night are my favorite Christmas Carols. After all these years I still ponder the lyrics and never tire of them. They are still wonder producing.)
