“She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.” Luke 2:7 NLT
It is one of the most peaceful scenes in my home: Famous asleep in his bed under the piano wrapped up under his dog blanket with at least one of his stuffed buddies beside him. He will rest his head on the bolster, eyes centered on me just in case he needs to only raise his eyelids slightly to see if I am still with him. You know he has found a place of comfort for he does not flick a whisker once he is settled. It would not take much to get his attention–a sudden noise, a telephone ring, or a doorbell. But it is an everlasting moment which encompasses the satisfaction of knowing all is well.
Ever wonder why the Messiah did not arrive with earthquakes and lightning bolts, or why the only noises came from animals bedding down for the night? In his vulnerability the infant Christ came to tell us to be at peace, to not be afraid, just as Mary and the shepherds had been greeted. In one moment, God cast a blanket of peace under which all of humanity can find comfort.
Show me today one who needs Your comfort and peace.
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