God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. -Luke 1:26-27
Today is setting the scene- the place and the players, setting into context the story to come. Mary and Joseph are yet to know how their lives will be changed beyond all measure. Life is like that- it can flip round in an instant and we're feeling this at home at the moment as my husband searches for a new job. We're waiting and we're hopeful but the stuff of every day life is still there, including what feels like the overwhelming spectre of Christmas. As I always remind myself at this time of year - it will happen whether we're ready or not, and the only thing that really matters is that our hearts, not homes, are ready to receive Jesus.
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