Christmas Eve Communion Service- December 24, 2020
Sermon
Focus on the intersection of incarnation and crucifixion and resurrection
Kneeling in Bethlehem ~Ann Weems
THE CROSS IN THE MANGER
If there is no cross in the manger,
there is no Christmas.
If the Babe doesn’t become the Adult
there is no Bethlehem star.
If there is no commitment in us,
there are no Wise Men searching.
If we offer no cup of cold water,
there is no gold, no frankincense, no myrrh.
If there is no praising God’s name,
there are no angels singing.
If there is no spirit of alleluia,
there are no shepherds watching.
If there is no standing up, no speaking out, no risk,
there is no Herod, no flight into Egypt.
If there is no room in our inn,
then “Merry Christmas” mocks the Christ Child,
and the Holy Family is just a holiday card,
and our feasts and festivals will mean nothing.
For if there is no reconciliation
we cannot call Christ “Prince of Peace”
If there is no goodwill toward others,
it can be packed away in boxes for another year.
If there is no forgiveness in us,
there is no cause for celebration.
If we cannot go now even unto Golgotha,
there is no Christmas in us.
If the Christmas is not now,
if Christ is not born into the everyday present,
then what is all the noise about?
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