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You Don't Know How It Feels

Year A, Christmas 1

Based on Hebrews 2:10-18

First given December 30, 2007

One of my favorite one-liners is "Have you ever had one of those days when everything went right?" Most people say no, but on those occasions when someone says "yes", I look at them and ask "what's it like?"

We all have our share of struggles, loss, pain, and grief. But have you ever felt alone in your struggle?

Jesus said WHAT?

If you're like me, there are times when you're reading something and you get taken by surprise. For instance, I was reading the Bible.
In Matthew 5:9, Jesus says "Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall be called the children of God."
In Luke 2:14, the heavenly host are saying "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will to men."
And then I read:
"Do you think that I have come to bring peace to the earth? No, I tell you, but rather division!"
Jesus said WHAT?
DIVISION?
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It's as if a mother took her crippled child to a highly-rated orthopedist, and the doctor said "Did you think I can heal this boy's leg? No! I'm going to break it!"
I don't think Mom wants to hear that.