Sunday, December 22, 2013
Luke 1: 57 - 66 (The Birth of John)
Every birth is a miracle, and in spite of all that we know beforehand, a surprise She has Grandma’s eyes! Look at how tiny are the toes! I did not know I could love anyone like this!
John’s birth was a big surprise - firstly because it came long after Zechariah and Elizabeth had given up all hope of having a child of their own. Then, Elizabeth surprises her friends when she does something surprising - she gives him a name that has never been used in their family before - a huge break in tradition - in “what is done”. Zechariah adds to the surprise by agreeing with Elizabeth. That took everyone by surprise.
Peterson’s translation (The Message), says “Surprise followed surprise”, as Zechariah breaks his 9 month silence (emboldened?) and praises God.
Perhaps God is trying to surprise me - how will I respond? I pray for my eyes to be open to everyday miracles, and to God’s surprises. Those surprise can, I suspect, change me and change my world. There will be nothing else to do but to thank and praise God.
Blessings to us all.
-Ann Kelland
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