It was 32 degrees this am in Bethlehem (at the Swamp), where the love story of the Lord Jesus began. Here’s how the story unfolded…
700 years before Jesus was born the prophet Isaiah wrote:
“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this.”
Isaiah 9:7
Sitting on a throne Son of Gods
This seems like an impossible mission, but nothing is impossible with God
Mission Impossibles (Uptown)
How will this be,” Mary asked the angel, “since I am a virgin?”
The angel answered, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.
V Ups
Caesar Augustus
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. And everyone went to their own town to register.
Luke 2:1-3
Imperial Walkers in cadence
Mosey to the dip
Joseph and Pregnant Mary went from Nazareth to Bethlehem to be counted but not by feet and by donkey
Broad jump Donkey kick
By the Flag
Australian Snow angels (2 sets of 12)
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” Luke 2:8-12 NIV
Mosey to the open space above the flag
When Gods angels appear and speak to you, it becomes very motivating
Motivators from 10
“After the Magi heard the king, they went on their way, and the star they had seen when it rose went ahead of them until it stopped over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they were overjoyed.”5 Starburst jumps – Jog, run, sprint. Mosey to the stage
Matthew 2: 9-11
On coming to the house, they saw the child with his mother Mary, and they bowed down and worshiped him. Then they opened their treasures and presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh.”
Mercans (Everyone chooses 1 way)
On the stage
Wall sits
This way was so contrary to the Jewish thinking that God would send His Son in the most unlikely of ways, through the birth canal of one of his created beings to live among us and our mess. Jesus took this way everyone thought we could get into relationship with God and turned it on its head. They didn’t see how a kingdom could be built on LOVE and PEACE. They thought it could only be done with power.
BTTW
This is why on Sunday mornings I choose to worship the King of Kings who came to live among us, die for us, transform us and redeem us.
Sunday mornings
Mary- 3 exercises
COT – Prayers for healing illness in the Valley, Safe travels, praise for Flames calf being healed, prayers for Sensei to heal his injury. Welcome our FNG Splinter!