As many times as I hear the Christmas narrative, new questions always come to mind. This week I was wondering whether or not Mary ever wondered during her pregnancy if this child would really be born. Most moms have at least a slight fear of miscarriage. So I just wondered.
My wondering probably has more to do with my own fears and sins that keep wanting to take back what I have offered to God (i.e. control over my life-story, including the health of all my beloved ones, the way my shoulder rehab goes, and when and how God chooses to fulfill plans for my ministry He has shown me.)
Because of my “Lord I believe, help my unbelief,” this song finds itself on my lips and in my hearts with frequency these days. It reminds me to open my clenched fists, to wait for the King to move powerfully again as He has done before.
Come, thou long expected Jesus,
born to set thy people free;
from our fears and sins release us,
let us find our rest in thee.
Israel’s strength and consolation,
hope of all the earth thou art;
dear desire of every nation,
joy of every longing heart.
2. Born thy people to deliver,
born a child and yet a King,
born to reign in us forever,
now thy gracious kingdom bring.
By thine own eternal spirit
rule in all our hearts alone;
by thine all sufficient merit,
raise us to thy glorious throne.
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