Reflection on Isaiah 52:7-10

Angels shout
Heralds proclaim
Stop the presses
Update the web page.

Shock! Horror!
Good News!
(this will never sell)

A baby is born
A king.
Freedom for captives
Wealth for the poor
Peace for all
on the wrong end of the gun.

A king in a stable?
Good News?
Salvation?
Peace?
God's power in a baby?

Lord you overturn
human norms
normal forms.

As Christmas draws near
Open our hearts to
GOOD NEWS!