Back in the mid-70's while we were living in Anchorage, our pastor preached an Advent sermon entitled, "Blood on the Christmas tree". It stuck with me. Christmas introduces the story that Good Friday and Easter complete.
This Advent season our pastor is preaching on the messages of the various Christmas angels. We had a dramatic reading this morning of the angel announcing to Zachariah that a son, John, would be born to Zachariah and his wife in their old age. I read the part of the angel (shaggy white mane and all).
I routinely wear a cross pendant. After some thought, I decided to go ahead and wear it this morning. Even though it was a tad anachronistic, it fit the dark undertone of the angel's announcement.
Think of the arrival of the commandos to break in and free the hostages. It is cause for celebration, but with a dark edge to it. We know this isn't going to be without cost.
So the angel wore a cross.
Blessings,
Steve
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