This is the Fourth Day of Christmas
Eucharistic Readings for Holy Innocence
Jeremiah 31:15 to 17; Psalm 124; Revelation 21:1 to 7; Matthew 2:13 to 18:
“A voice was heard in Ramah, wailing and loud lamentation, Rachel weeping for her children; she refused to be consoled, because they are no more.” (Jeremiah 31:15 and Matthew 2:18)
The writer of the Gospel according to Matthew repeats words written in the journal of Jeremiah. He adds to them as one builds on a previous foundation. I think we all should do this. I will do so here.
I know a Rachel who has no children and yet she is a perfect mother. She is kind and gentle, very smart and nurturing. Children, when we are blessed with them, are a gift from God. And because they are precious in God’s sight, they should be precious in our sight as well. After all, we are made in the Image of God. We should all be Rachel; we should all be Saint Nicolas (Santa Claus).
The first Herod who ruled Judah around birth of our Lord Jesus was not great as a compassionate, yet appointed, ruler. He was an evil monster and baby killer as recorded in the Gospel according to Matthew. He felt threatened by a New Born King. This is sad.
Is there a biblical foundation that inspires you to build on? Please do it, we need it.
We are never to hurt or harm children, only love them, teach them, save and help them. Children are what Christmas is all about. Merry Christmas: Day 4
Please keep up your thoughts and prayers and hopes for Ukraine and Russia, Israel and Palestine, and our schools.
As we listen to what the Spirit of God is saying to us, let us live to love and serve, and to teach others to love and serve, while pondering anew what the Almighty can do. John
onewhoponders 