The Christ, God himself, is within reach. Heaven and earth are joined, as is right

A Saviour has just been born in David's town, a Saviour who is Messiah and Master. This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger." (Luke 2:11-12)

O come, Desire of nations, bind In one the hearts of all mankind; Bid our sad divisions cease, And be our King of Peace.

The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; those who lived in a land of deep darkness—on them light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 

I will place on his shoulder the key of the house of David; he shall open, and no one shall shut; he shall shut, and no one shall open. Isaiah 22:22 

Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God's Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.

Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he came and set his people free.

The spirit of the Lord shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding. Isaiah 11:2-3 

He bared his arm and showed his strength, scattered the bluffing braggarts. He knocked tyrants off their high horses, pulled victims out of the mud. The starving poor sat down to a banquet; the callous rich were left out in the cold.

 I'm bursting with God-news; I'm dancing the song of my Savior God.

She (Elizabeth) was filled with the Holy Spirit, and sang out exuberantly, You're so blessed among women, and the babe in your womb, also blessed!

Something's afoot. Sometimes we are aware of it, other times not. 

And Mary said, I see it all now: I'm the Lord's maid, ready to serve. Let it be with me as you say. Then the angel left her. (Luke 1:38)

"And did you know that your cousin Elizabeth conceived a son, old as she is? Everyone called her barren, and here she is six months pregnant! Nothing, you see, is impossible with God." (Luke 1:36-37)

How can this be true? How can this be God? 

Am I suspicious of God? 

Upon entering, Gabriel greeted Mary: Good morning! You're beautiful with God's beauty, inside and out! God be with you. (Luke 1:28)

God's messages to us are often to be found right under our noses.

Can I imagine been struck speechless by the appearance of God?

The softening and surrender of hard hearts is a work of wonder.