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In flight

The young man apologizes as we get up to let him through to his window seat. We have a long flight ahead. Fourteen hours or so. 

Beforehand, I’ve asked for a heart attentive to His prompting. And for willing availability, boldness to share the gospel.

It’s not my first thought on airplanes lately, to be honest. I’d rather chill in my own little world. Enjoy the extended “pause” from daily tasks.

But as he’s seated, I pray for wisdom. To listen and obey.

In flight. Image by Luigi Laezza on Unsplash.
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Radiance

Jesus.

The radiance of God’s glory. The exact expression of His nature. He sustains all things by His powerful word. (Hebrews 1:1-3

Radiance, cloaked. Hidden. In the womb of a young woman named Mary. 

And there, the One who knits us together is knit together. Formed. Protected. Nourished. 

And the time comes. Always anticipated, yet surprising. Sudden. Arriving with birth pangs. Labor. 

And unto us a Child is born. Unto us a Son is given.

Radiance. Bright center of a cluster of stars. Image by NASA on Unsplash.