“And you Bethlehem in the land of Judah.”
Matthew 2:1-12
And you Bethlehem in the land of Judah.
And you Bethlehem, here, in all the lands of the Caribbean.
There is a new birth happening in your midst; so, put away your fear that everything will be lost. No, there is something waiting to be gained.
There is a road to be discovered in the wilderness of the self; fear not, you can dodge the ‘Herodic’ forces that intend to kill this child you are gently cradling to you bosom. Feel the pulse-beat.
There is a fork in the road ahead; veer to the right, where the east wind blows. Be alert to the prophetic calling and listen to the warnings. Carefully re-align your compass. A pleasurable fright, a useful anxiety, will descend on you. It is okay. Breathe. The gifts are the necessary requirements for re-starting the journey: frankincense, myrrh, calypso and song. The journey now start. We can make it if we try, just a little harder. Let the child grow.
Mother, do you know your little child will one day be a leader?