Last night went to the midnight service in Skene. Carol singing for half an hour, then a thoughtful exploration of what it means to be wanted in someone else's life – Emmanuel, God who comes to us seeking welcome as the one who will always welcome us.
The magic was walking there and coming out into a clear frosty sky, It came upon the midnight clear was illustrated on a North Eastern sky, a star studded sky, sparkling with jewels whose light flashed aeons ago, and now reaches us at precisely this moment. I took time to gaze, and wonder, and ponder, and feel very small, but held within a purpose vaster than that same swirling galaxy, itself one of billions of such realities.
When I look at the stars what are human beings that you care for them – well as a matter of fact, says God, pretty special. "For unto us a child is born…and the word became flesh and dwelt amongst us, and we beheld his glory…"
Peace and joy to all who come here, not only today, but whenever you find your way here. Serve God wittily in the tangle of your mind – and the peace of God which passes all understanding keep your heart and mind in the knowledge and love of God….
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