Monday, December 14, 2009

Red Velvet

His over six foot frame carried the deep velvet red coat lined in white far with elegance. His silver bread and hair glistened in the lamp light. The breathtaking Saint Nicolas costume far excelled any I have seen. I stood amazed watching him and the men and women in the small group that were dressed in 18th century clothing.

If human beings dressed as magical characters can inspire great pleasure and admiration, what must it have been like for Isaiah to see God on his throne in heaven (Isaiah chapter 6)? Is it any wonder that whoever God gives a vision of himself falls down in worship? He who has created all that is beautiful, who is himself beauty, inspires in the hearts of his children, admiration and loyalty.

"Come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, come ye oh come ye to Bethlehem. Come and behold him, born the King of Israel, oh come let us adore him; Oh come let us adore him, Oh come let us adore him, Christ the Lord.

"For he alone is worthy! For he alone is worthy! For he alone is worthy, Christ the Lord!"