STABLE
Sawn from rough-hewn wood
to house cattle it would
one starry night host a
guest
that the world could never
guess.
Did the innkeeper realize
or was he in for a
surprise?
This stable in which
donkeys and cows
daily sought shelter and
bedded down
was loaned to God one
wondrous night
to Joseph and Mary, his
wife.
Did the cattle realize
or were they in for a
surprise?
This lowly stable though
crudely made
is where the shepherds
found Jesus laid
in a manger box -
the cattle's feeding
trough.
Did the manger realize
or was it in for a
surprise?
You see, the world
expected a King
born in pomp and
circumstance to bring
salvation to the world,
not Jesus Christ the Lord
born in a humble stable
shared with barnyard
animals.
His birth, quite
remarkable,
with wonder filled that
stable,
was rejected by the
curious
and even made others
furious.
So many curious never
realized
and would be in for a
bigger surprise.
Messiah was born that night
in a stable filled with
delight
for when the shepherds
entered in
that stable there by the
inn
they found their Savior
who would bring favor.
They were in for a
surprise
and that wonder and
surprise
became their bold
testimony
still today making history
as they went and told
so the whole world would
know.
* * * * *
That little unpretentious
stable by the inn
housed the One who
provides stability within.
Good news! With God in
you
your life is stable too
for God will remain
steadfast
despite whatever comes to
pass.
God can use the mundane
to bring praise to His
name.
Never think God can't use
you
for your life has worth
and value.
God has for you a unique
plan and purpose
and He's preparing you for
the Master's use.
Sometimes God uses the
pain of humbling
to prepare you for good
that's someday coming.
Learn to ask "what is
God teaching me."
Seeking God will provide
stability.
It takes faith to realize.
You'll be in for a
surprise!
This will be a sign to you:
You will find a baby
wrapped in cloths
and lying in a manger.
Luke 2:12
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