~ A Nest for all Nations ~
Newborn Jesus, swaddled and placed in a manger
within the nest so painstakingly prepared through
many generations - designed and protected by
Godde’s own self to receive the promised
Messiah, a long awaited Savior for all
human kind, come to model for us
the way of salvation, the way
Jesus Christ
Incarnate Word
born into a world woven of
human Hebrew fathers - and
of mothers who added blood of
many nations to the incarnation
Hebrew wombs, Gentile wombs
’til in the fullness of time is born a
Savior - Good News for all people
Godde’s grand design and blessing
nurtured within a Jewish nest, yet
offering salvation to every nation
as the days were accomplished
for birthing the Christ Child
Immanuel, Godde's Holy
Presence ever with us
Ephesians 3:2-13 (re Gentiles and Jews)
This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise of Christ Jesus.
Ephesians 3:6
Romans 8:1-17 (re heirs both male and female - not only sons) Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ. . . . Romans 8:17
Acts 6 & 7 (re Stephan's message before being stoned)
(Nest Image by llh from Pixabay)