Waiting reminds us that were not center of the universe
Messiah
Advent: The Paradox of What Matters
The mattering part of Advent is never what isn’t, but the paradox of what is.
Supporting Cast to the Christmas Story: The Magi
What is of interest to us is the fact that when they inquire of Herod they say, “Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him” (Matt 2:2).
Supporting Cast to the Christmas Story: Shepherds
The shepherds, perhaps because of their lowly status, are the first to be told of Jesus birth.