The Angel Story

My eyes were drawn to the beautiful painting

that gets rolled out every year at the MEI Christmas concert.

I found out that it was painted 30 years ago by an MEI teacher,

who may have had no idea how many students

would be singing the song of the angels under that banner.

How fitting that the joy the kids proclaim every year in song,

matches that of the angels' joyfull announcement!

My heart fills with joy just at the sight.

I could not help but be reminded of a reading in 25 Days of Advent,

where the writer points out how the angels were present

when God laid out the earth's foundations,

shouting with joy ...

and

how sad they must have been when 

they saw sin enter the world and the gate to the garden closed.

For a long time they waited,

for the redemption that was promised.

They knew not when.

Until one day a tiny baby was born

and God sent an angel to proclaim the message of salvation

to a group of shepherds ... ultimately to all people.

And then the angels could wait no more!

We all know how it says, that 

suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel,

praising God and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."

Luke 2: 9-14

Only angels know how precious this news! 

Wishing you joy that lasts long after this day.

Merry Christmas!