cradle moment

pondering the cradle

in the shadow of the cross

for a few years now I have been overwhelmed by

and caught in the wonder

of the FACT

that Almighty God

the I AM

took the huge risk of encasing all of who HE IS

into a tiny seed

the size of a pin head

and implanting Himself into the womb

of one of His creatures .........

all of God in this tiny seed .........

and then in the fullness of time

being born into vulnerability -

dependent upon a woman for food and nurturing,

dependent upon a man for protection and guidance -

seeking love and life

through the body and arms of those He created -

and if He was willing to take that risk

can we do anything less

than seek Him

through the love and arms

of those who surround us

take a moment

touch someone today

find the Christ who dwells within

and celebrate Him

be silent

be still
alone

empty before your God
ask nothing

say nothing
let your God love you
that is all

quiet

still

be