Throughout the entire expanse of eternity there existed, exists, and will continue to exist one event that redefined life as it moves and inhabits an endless universe. This event consumes all time and space, and yet was and is so personal that it pierces the mind, heart, and soul of every person so blessed to be created by the One and Only Living God. This event, the birth of the Son of God, the Messiah, the Christ Child, is only overshadowed by the existence of the Glory of God Himself. Words, emotion, or descriptions cannot define the eternal impact of this occurrence that happened upon our created home called Earth. We say happened, but for some reason this event seemingly is always alive and each reborn person on individual pilgrimages returns again and again to the birthplace. Maybe we are not the Magi, but we travel, and we follow the star that illuminates our hearts and beckons our spirits to be united to the warmth, essence, meaning, and eternal impact of this event. We do not bring gold, frankincense, or myrrh, but instead bring and present our minds, bodies, and souls as a living sacrament of service and obedience. Like the shepherds we celebrate in the joy of the moment and are overwhelmed by the presence of angelic hosts. Their singing throughout the Heavens still resounds and fills the spirited believer with “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men.” (Luke 2:14).
Leave, yes, we must leave because we are the blessed ones. Our mission is not to remain, but to leave, travel, live, and spread the good news; Spread the good news that all mankind has a Savior. The living God gave of His grace and love. He gave His only Begotten Son. We must enjoy our lives as given, for they are blessed by the ever-presence of our Father. We must remain in a perpetual state of obedience and thanks: obedience and thanks to our Living Father who on this special occasion allowed each of us to hold a perfect life within our mind, heart and soul. An eternal life, an eternal life that conquered death.
Jesus Christ, the Son of God.