Personal Reflections For Pastors On The Lectionary Readings
John 1:(1-9) 10-18
The child in me still loves opening gifts at Christmas. One of my favorite experiences while opening gifts is what I call "The Shocker!" You know it is a "shocker" when the one opening the gift stops and gasps in surprise as they see what is in the package! Then when they pull it out of its wrapping, everyone gasps along with them, exclaiming, "That is beautiful! That is awesome!" Turning their attention to the one who gave it, they ask, "Where did you get it? That must have cost a fortune!" or "How did you make it?" (depending on the gift).