Tradition. My sisters of the heart, Jennifer and Jill used to have a little thing we said. If we do it more than once and the kids like it... it is a tradition. I still smile when I hear our now adult children refer to traditions of their youth. Traditions keep us woven tightly together. Traditions deepen our roots and strengthen our family ties.
J.R.R. Tolkien wrote:
"All that is gold does not glitter. Not all who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither. Deep roots are not reached by the frost." -J.R.R. Tolkien
Some things still surprise us. Hidden treasure... the joy in wandering... the strength of our elders... and the resilience of the human spirit. When tragedy strikes, our true character shows. The source of our strength is revealed. Expect the unexpected.
When Jesus arrived, so many missed him. Scholars disagree on the exact number of prophecies Jesus fulfilled, but it is at least 200. That one man could fulfill so many is statistically impossible, but with God all things are possible.
"Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.” -Matthew 15:26
"For the word of God will never fail." -Luke 1:37
The Messiah's coming had been promised. Time passed. Time and earthly distractions meant many did not see the forest through the trees. Jesus fulfilled what the prophets had spoken time and time again. They forgot to make room in their hearts for the unexpected.
Today, I am grateful for the unexpected.
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