Are you ready for Christmas?
The question gets asked
to children and adults alike –
Are you ready for Christmas?
Are the presents bought
cards sent
food cooked
cookies baked
services planned
emails answered
volunteers coordinated
Are you ready for Christmas?
But perhaps the question also means
Are you ready for love to come down
the world to be turned upside down
a young woman to give birth in a stable
shepherds to be astounded by the light
wisemen to travel great distances.
Are you ready for Christmas?
Are you ready for the story of God
putting on flesh
To know this life and this world
To know us and love us
Are you ready for Christmas?
The gift is ready for you.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two, and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with her family in Cole Camp, MO. You can read more at her website, follow her work on Facebook, or sign up for her monthly newsletter.
