He gazes into the eyes of the disenfranchised
Short Blog on Healing

Dead and Alive

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"That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus." - Ephesians 2:7

"'Twas the night before Christmas, when all thro' the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."

So observed either Clement Clarke Moore or Henry Livingston, Jr.in this poem published anonymously in 1923.

What seemed so magical in the roaring 20s reflected a sense of urgency, expectancy, and wonder experienced by Mary and Joseph as they awaited the birth of a son.

“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there …”

In hope, the poet observed, that something special would happen. Someone would come with special gifts and a twinkle of the eye.

“The children were nestled all snug in their beds, While visions of sugar plums danced in their heads.”

Even asleep, the children were dreaming. Joel predicted that old and young would dream and see visions.

 "A Visit from St. Nicholas” is special, but a visit from God rocks the world.

The world had longed for it, pined for it, and suffered for want of it. Jesus came at the right time and in the right place.

The air of anticipation had reached a fever pitch and yet, His coming was a grander surprise than the delightful presents under the tree.

So, rather than a cute ditty, we sing,

"Come, thou long expected Jesus,

Born to set thy people free;

From our fears and sins release us,

Let us find our rest in thee.

Israel's strength and consolation,

Hope of all the earth thou art;

Dear desire of every nation,

Joy of every longing heart." - Charles Wesley

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