Why us?
Why us? by Vera Marbach
Why us?
there we were
on the job
close to Migdal Eder
on the outskirts of Bethlehem
shepherds, following
the cloud of witnesses who
carried the staff before us,
like Abraham, Jacob, Moses and David
keeping fearless watch over the sheep,
striking down lion and bear,
making them lie down in green pastures,
leading them beside still waters
tasked with the weightiness
of swaddling the temple lambs
of raising the unblemished
sacrifices to the LORD
a light shines in the dark night
and overcomes it,
the glory of the LORD spreads around us
and fills us with fear.
Why us?
why are we condemned to die
as God Almighty communicates with us?
a voice speaks from the light,
an angel of the Lord:
“Fear not, for behold,
I bring you good news of great joy…
this will be a sign for you,
in Bethlehem,
a baby in a manger”
Why us?
in shock,
puzzled and perturbed,
we make our way to the manger
and find him there
on the outskirts
like one of us shepherds,
swaddled, vulnerable,
like one of our lambs
“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace
among those with
whom He is pleased!”
Wishing you a blessed Christmas time with loved ones, and time to reflect on the wonder of Christmas with opportunities for rest, restoration, refreshing and renewal!
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