For my eyes have seen your salvation, that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples.

Luke 2:30-31

The song, “Some Children,” is quietly playing as we unpack the nativities we’ve collected from around the world. We begin comparing … the white bisque origami set reminds of a lily-white Jesus. The clay Bethlehem pieces remind us of a bronzed and brown Jesus. The eyes of those from China, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Korea remind us of an almond-eyed Jesus. And the ebony set from Kenya reminds us of a “dark as they” Jesus.

As we arrange them, I think about those who saw Jesus as a baby. Awestruck, yes! Speechless, no way! The shepherds told everyone they met! Simeon’s and Anna’s words praised God for this special child! So, how can you and I be silent as we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior?

Louise Schini Weber
Fort Myers, FL

Thanks, Good Father, for opening our heart eyes to see Your gift, our Savior! Amen.

Reflect: Tell someone how you “see” Jesus.

Read: Luke 2:16-18 and Luke 2:36-38