Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoyed reading my blog as much as I enjoyed writing it! I would love to hear your feedback, in case I decide to do this again next year. Have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year!
You are a painter and have just been commissioned to do a large oil-on-canvas painting that depicts something about the holiday season. What scene would you choose to paint?
I think I would paint the wise men following the star.
And who are you?
Not an angel, no.
Not Herod.
But perhaps you are
A magi, mapping the miracle
On a chart of stars;
A Shepherd
Trading sleep
For a chance to seek
A golden child
In swaddling clothes;
A Simeon
Who has hoped for a lifetime
To find the one called
Emmanuel, God with us.
Or are you like Mary,
Prayerfully waiting for the King of Kings
To be born in you?
Well, He is here!
Sing! Sing, “O, Holy Night.”
Run toward His Light!
Great poem by Nikki Grimes. It's been a really special advent season following your blog, and being ministered to each day. To Him be the glory.
ReplyDeleteI would want to paint the glorious scene of a host of angels singing to the shepherds - must have been quite a moment.
Merry Christmas Sarah Beth! I loved your blog, it was invigorating and a fun way to engage in advent.
ReplyDeleteI liked the ice breakers, the music videos, the excerpts and your comments.
Thanks for playing violin Christmas eve with us, that was a blessing. Peace!