If
God had first gone to some theologians, they would have wanted to consult their
theology books. They, perhaps, would
have had some heated conversations over fine points of His plan, and argued
over the location selected, and the people who were to play the key roles.
If
He had knocked on the doors of Congress, they may have put him off to a more
convenient time. They are, after all,
busy men and women of power. And let’s
be politically correct here; is there a proper slant on this fantastical event
that will not offend others, and will it appeal to the masses? After all, we have to keep a balance of power
in mind. And maybe they would have
delayed the vote until after Christmas break, and then would have missed the
entire event.
If
He had gone on stage at Carnegie Hall, He perhaps would have been rejected for
lack of proper dress. After all, His tux
might have been a bit out of style; and sandals with tux – no way.
The
networks would perhaps have rejected him for lack of a newsworthy appeal. They could never sell advertising to the
birth of a common baby boy.
Where
did God show up?
He
appeared to shepherds on a hillside, near Bethlehem, a mundane little village.
He
led three wise men who willingly followed a new star, and they came prepared
with gifts for this yet unseen King.
God
showed up to a peasant girl of fourteen who was quick to say “Let it be done to
me as you have said.”
And
to a carpenter, who was to serve as a father figure and roll model for His
Son.
God
showed up in welcoming spaces and places.
He walked into open and receptive hearts and minds. He inhabited thoughts and ideas that were willing
to embrace him and make room for him.
The
important question is this – Are we open and accepting to His fantastical story
of redemption?
Are
we willing?
P Michael Biggs
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