Journey to Bethlehem

Several suitcases appeared around the hall during our gathering on 15th December. Looking inside them, we worked out that they must belong to the angels, the shepherds, the wise men and Mary and Joseph, all journeying to Bethlehem. They were carrying a mixture of good news, obedience, wonder, fear, anxiety and prophetic gifts along with some practical items needed on the way. The fifth suitcase belonged to Jesus who brought God’s generous gifts with him to Bethlehem: freedom, hope, justice, release, healing. Jesus still brings ‘the way heaven is to Earth’. Ben asked us, what do you bring to Christmas? What do you need from Jesus? The reading is Isaiah 42:1-7. You can listen here or using the player below.