PBPC Advent Devotional, Week 3 - Tuesday
Tuesday
Luke 2:9-14
9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before [the shepherds], and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: 11 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger." (NRSV)
Enter this scene in your imagination. Feel the cool of the night; see the expansive light of the full Milky Way; hear the hushed quiet of the slight breeze wafting up the hillside. The angels' appearance is rather jarring. What is the good news they are announcing? Why does it bring joy? Who experiences the joy? What do you feel?
Daily Practice
This winter day, is it early morning before sunrise or evening after sunset? Go outside and look up at the darkened sky. Do you see stars, planets, moon? Pause and imagine it filling with angels. Pause and allow yourself to acknowledge delight, even joy. Thank God for his creation and new creation.
Add to your gratitude list. Today, list three aspects of creation for which you are grateful. They are God's gift to you: thank him for them.
