I’m always struck by how the Christmas story shows up in the middle of the night. Kings and shepherds, stars and angels, all the most important things happening while most people are asleep. Which tells me that God doesn’t wait for convenient times to show up. God shows up when it matters, when we need it most, whether we’re ready or not.
That’s good news if you feel like you’re not ready. If you’re not prepared enough or good enough or together enough to deserve God’s attention. God’s not waiting for you to get your life perfect. God’s coming in the middle of the night, in the middle of your mess, to tell you that you’re loved anyway. That’s the whole point.
A reflection by Rev. MaryGean Cope