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 Dawn Heckert:

Join

Join the angelic choir. During this holiest and darkest part of the year, let us join our voices with those of the heavenly host, as they call the Shepherds to come see the Christ child. As they call us to see the peoples who live on the margins. To see the peoples who have no home, no pillow but a stone. To see the peoples who are hungry; physically, emotionally, spiritually. Join. Join them to meet this child, who has come to our world to save us!

Dear God, thank you for this season of waiting. As we wait under the starry night, help us join with those around us in anticipation of the gift of Jesus. We join with the heavenly host praising You and praying for peace on earth. Amen.