Reflect up upon the Christ Child

[Anonymous]

In looking at the infant Jesus in the manger, we must stop and think deeply about the reality of an infant God.  If the Divine and Omnipotent God could become so helpless and dependent, are we not obliged to accept ourselves as we are and let ourselves be loved by God?  God loves us, each of us, to the point of human "madness" and we must let Him love us as we are, not as we hope to become.  We must consent to be nothing and to do nothing, but love and be loved.  We must let God have the joy of loving us.

 Now, if we love God, we will keep His Commandments out of love, because we would never purposely offend someone we love, but most importantly we will give Him our life.  We will live for Him, not for ourselves.  We will speak to Him throughout the day as we would to our dearest friend.  How do we know we have committed to let Him live His life in us?  The answer is simple but not easy.  It is in how we spend our time each day in seeking His Glory and the salvation of souls as our first and our ongoing purpose and desire.  It is Grace, and we must constantly ask for this share in Divine Life!

 

[Articles]

Our God of peace, you have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and in confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit answer this request, we pray of you, so we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

 

[MLC]

 Yes, good thoughts to ponder. I am nothing without God. May God fill us all with His Glory, and Hope. Let me be an empty 'vessel' so that He may pour out His Holy Spirit into me!!  In Jesus Name. Amen.

 

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