The night sky filled with stars is one of the most breath taking sights in all creation. Can you imagine the starry Christmas night many years ago? What a sight that must have been!

As the psalmist wrote,

“The Lord determines the number of the stars and calls each of them by name.”
-Psalm 147:4

As we journey through Advent, we will gaze at the stars and hear from various friends from our congregation, pondering their star’s unique name. Each thoughtful reflection will help us all see Advent and Christmas in new light. Enjoy!

Today’s reflection is from Sue Saxer:

Entrance

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was in the beginning with God. All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being in him was life, and the life was the light of all people. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.
-John 1:1-5

Ever since I was a young child I have been in awe of the Creation and, as an adult, am more aware of the awesomeness of the Word becoming flesh. Every Christmas Carol, Christmas service, and moments to celebrate Christmas reinforce my awe and gratitude to a God who has given me biological and spiritual life through His free gift of Grace and sacrifice. What a Christmas gift, indeed!

Advent is the beginning, an “entrance” to “thy kingdom come, they will be done on heaven and on earth.” We are not alone. God is with us every step of the way on earth and when he takes us home. Thanks be to God!

Angels we have heard on high,
sweetly singing o'er the plains,
and the mountains in reply
echoing their joyous strains.
Gloria in excelsis Deo.

Amen.