Here’s
an artistic nativity portrayal that carries a clear question – at least, for me
it does. The Bethlehem shepherds huddle in shock, staring upwards. If one looks
closely, what may appear at first glance to be clouds are actually angelic
beings overhead.
What’s my question?
Why
are the shepherds so alarmed by all of the holy commotion, but the sheep
continue to sleep?
Maybe
the sheep trust their shepherds to guard them. (There’s a spiritual allegory!)
Perhaps
the sheep are not burdened with doubts and fears, as humans tend to be. You
know how we try to analyze and overanalyze messages of faith? (OK, another
spiritual allegory.)
Either
way, this sketch is striking to me. I pray God gives me the insight to
recognize His messengers whenever and however He sends them.
On the Morning of Christ's Nativity, by Walter
Crane, early 1900s
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