A few nights ago, we headed out to the pasture to have a small bonfire surrounded by the cattle, sheep, goats and chickens. A few grunts emerged from the pig's pasture next door. My husband suggested this activity as we all gathered around the fire to keep warm. He asked us to imagine what it must have been like for the shepherds in the field tending their flocks at night when an angel of the Lord came upon them to make the greatest, most holy, most miraculous birth announcement this world has ever heard, that our King was born...!!! Scripture tells us they were sore afraid.
We sat in the dark, imagining, in wonder and awe. Then, we could think of no other response than to sing parts of Handel's Messiah, the parts that referred to Jesus' birth.
Our Lord and King came to the earth in simplicity...He lived His Holy life in simplicity...it never ceases to amaze and humble me.
Bowing down to the King of kings,
The Farmer's Wife
07:20 - 2007-Jan-2 -
Wjonderful
That sounds so wonderful. What a great thing to do. I've been looking for a way to get the meaning of Christmas across more. I want to steal your idea and make it one that we use every year. Providing it's not more than -10. :)
Congratulations on being picked blogger of the week. You're a great pick.
Rhonda
borderling - 08:58 - 2007-Jan-3
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Congratulations for being chosen as our featured blogger! Your blog site looks very interesting.
Congrats!!!
Congrats on being blogger of the week! May your week be blessed!
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Blessings!
The Farmer's Wife
Lighthouse - 10:47 - 2007-Jan-4
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