The Nativity Scene

I have a sweet little nativity set. Safe for the little ones to play with, so they can act out the Christmas story. My granddaughter was visiting while the decorations were being taken out of storage and saw the pieces strewn about the table. "May I please arrange the nativity scene, Gram?" Of course you may! A short time later I got to see her handiwork. So perfect. There was no concern with "artistic design." In her mind there was only one option. Everyone looking in the same direction. Each one as close to the Christ child as possible. Is it any wonder Jesus said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it."

I hope that during this holiday season we can remember which direction to look and to Whom we should be as close as possible.

"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you now dismiss your servant in peace.
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
which you have prepared in the sight of all people, a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
Luke 2:29-32