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Holy Ground

14/12/2015

 
​Certain places are special.
Like where we were born or grew up.
Where we met our true love, where we got married.
Where the family will gather for Christmas.
Where we work, where we worship, where our people are buried.
These places have special associations, they stir feelings and memories.
 
Bethlehem was a special place for it was the birthplace of King David.
As a boy he grazed his father’s sheep near here, and perhaps first sang
‘The Lord’s my shepherd.’
No better place then for the ‘Good Shepherd’ Saviour to be born,
With outcast shepherds among the first invited to the celebration!
 
But the magic is not in the location, the air, the soil, the bricks and mortar.
Somewhere becomes special because of what happens there,
The encounter, the realisation, the decision taken,
That’s what makes ground sacred,
And it could be anywhere.
 
It could be right where you’re sitting right now reading this,
If you decide to welcome and submit your heart and life to the One born
To be your Saviour, Shepherd, King.
Right there, right now could be for you, holy ground,
A place of encounter with the living God,
The place of your rebirth.

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    Author

    Rev Andrew Watson, Minister of Dunfanaghy and Carrigart Presbyterian Churches, Co Donegal.

    Further material by Rev Watson can be found at www.wordsurfers.com

    Rev Watson has also published a book of reflections and prayers, "Finding Our Way Home", with all royalties going to charity.

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