Here is your God

Still listening to What Child is This / Child of the Poor.

This verse has captured me today.

Bring the thirsty, all who seek peace; 
(So, bring all, the thirsty, all who seek peace;)
Those with nothing to offer
(Bring those with nothing to offer.)
Strengthen the feeble
(Strengthen the feeble,)
Say to the frightened heart:
(Say to the frightened heart:)
Fear not, fear not
(“Fear not: here is your God!”)

 

I just love him so much.

On the outside, I am well fed and safe. I am strong and capable; taking care of my family and working hard. 

But inside?

Who doesn't feel longing and fear? Who doesn't quail at the possibility that it may be nightmares that come true, instead of dreams?  

I find myself here, in this song. My heart is thirsty for more. My stormy temper seeks peace. I flail, knowing I have nothing of consequence to offer. Compared to the obstacles before me, feeble. When I think of my children's future on this uncertain planet, frightened of heart. Maybe you feel it too.

And this is what He says.
His message to Mary, before everything else.
His message to Joseph, in his dream.
His message to the shepherds in Bethlehem.
His message over and over again:

Fear not; here is your God.

This sweet baby, full of mercy, here. Here is your God.

He doesn't need me to offer anything - He comes, offering me everything.

Here.

Merry Christmas, friends. xo.