Rejoicing with the Angels

 

Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days, he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world. 

He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of his nature, and he upholds the universe by the word of his power. 

After making purification for sins, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty on high, having become as much superior to angels as the name he has inherited is more excellent than theirs.     (Hebrews 1:1-4)

And this Christmas, we are reminded of that radiance, the radiance of His glory, the glory of which the angels sang, the angels to whom this baby was far superior. 

The angelic host rejoiced that the glory of the Father was shown in His Son, through whom He was going to save the world. 

They rejoiced at the glory of the redemption plan that brought this baby to us. 

They rejoiced at the unspeakable wonder of God dwelling bodily among His own created beings, with the goal of living our righteousness for us (since we couldn't do it ourselves) and of taking the wrath meant for us (because we couldn't possibly be righteous). 

Let us rejoice this season with the angels that God dwells among us by His own choice and plan, and that He Himself has made us worthy to receive Him. 

Gloria, in excelsis Deo!