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Mary’s Unusual Child

While as a father, I can relate to the anticipation of a newborn child, I cannot fathom the heavenly anticipation of the birth of our newborn king, Jesus Christ. As Paul Bateman, author of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, so gloriously wrote, 

Join the triumph of the skies;
With th’ angelic host proclaim,
“Christ is born in Bethlehem.”
Hark! The herald angels sing,
“Glory to the new-born- King”

As there was an unprecedented earthly anticipation of the birth of our Lord, there was even more of a celebration within the heavens. So much so that He sent a company of heavenly host to share the news and celebrate on Earth. 

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
 and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

As great as the earthly anticipation for Christ second coming may be, I can only imagine the heavenly anticipation as Christ prepares to return. May we prepare our hearts and voices to join in the triumph of the skies, and as we proclaim and praise the return of our King, our Messiah. 

Dr. Brandon Skaggs
Vice President, Student Life, University of Mary Hardin-Baylor