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The wonder never ends<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this time of the year we are used to seeing the Babe in the manger. It is always a time when we can be thrilled with the wonder of it all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yet, think of it beforehand. Think of the Holy Foetus attached to Mary’s womb, gaining succour from a placenta that was to become the afterbirth. This is God? That tiny, budding life? How amazing is that?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, think of the wonder beyond the stable and the Babe to the Man, the very Word of God, who spoke all He walked amongst into being. Now he debates with sceptics and arrogant men of learning, allowing them to deride Him, mock Him and scorn His words that came from the same mouth that created them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the wonder goes on through Calvary, the empty tomb and the free gift of eternal life offered, incredibly without any obligation to accept it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We do, indeed have an amazing God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The body of God
Forming slowly
A clump of cells
A tiny brain
Eyes
Fingers
Mouth
Cord, placenta
God, two inches long
Drawing nourishment from Mary
Amazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Word of God
Speaking light
Speaking earth
Speaking sea
And stars
The moon
Lilies of the field
And man
Speaking all of creation into being
Now debating with sceptics
Contradicted
Ignored
Vilified
Amazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The love of God
Selfless
Giving
Healing
Joyous love
Exploited
Doubted
Denied
Nailed to a Cross
And there, fully expressed
Amazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The blood of God
Falling to the ground
Earth-shattering
Veil-splitting
Blood
A scarlet ribbon
Rippling through eternity
Buying freedom
For you
For me
Changing history
Letting the eyes of God
Meet mine
And yours, if you will
Amazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The power of God
Life-giving
Stone-moving
Heaven-opening
Glorifying
Power
Available to all who believe
Amazing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free choice for man
A gift from God
Setting his destiny
Light
Or darkness
Loneliness
Or comfort
Life
Or death
God’s favour
Or wrath
God lets us choose
Respects our choice

Choose light
Comfort
Life
Choose God
And stand amazed
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The wonder never ends At this time of the year we are used to seeing the Babe in the manger. It is always a time when we can be thrilled with the wonder of it all. Yet, think of it beforehand. Think of the Holy Foetus attached to Mary’s womb, gaining succour from a placenta … <\/p>\n

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