The day has arrived. Angels proclaim, “Glory to God!” Shepherds praise God! Mary treasures all these things in her heart. And for us, with all of our preparations, with all of our planning, the day has still arrived somewhat unexpected and still mysterious.
I often ask “Where did you see God?” And the only thing the varied answers have in common is that God always arrives unexpectedly. As unexpectedly as a baby in a manger, God is showing up throughout God’s creation in unexpected ways. I encourage you to look with keen eyes for God today. God is showing up.
The mystery of our unexpected God who shows up is not so much HOW but WHY? Why does God come for us and to us? Why is God willing to come vulnerable as a baby? Love. Love is the answer and content of the mystery.
I pray that these days of Advent and Christmas have been, and will continue to be filled with unexpected and mysterious encounters with the God who loves us.
On behalf of the entire St. John’s Staff, I wish you a very Merry Christmas!
Rev. Scot Sorensen, Senior Pastor
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