Today you will find a plum behind the door. The inspiration is the nursery rhyme which finishes,
He stuck in his thumb
And pulled out a plumb
And said, “What a good boy am I”
This is Herod. He thought he had the world by the tail then the wise men showed up. That could have still been a win for him but he felt like he would be able to beat God in the game of history. He was disappointed. God is sovereign. He may grant us free will. He may give us many chances. He may forgive. In the end, He will get things done to His satisfaction.
Are you like Herod? Do you think that you can dictate to God how your history will go? I have news for you, it won’t work. God knows where He is going. He would love to have us along. He might even slow down a little in hopes that we will get on board. In the end it will be done according to His plan.
Embrace the Incarnation. Enjoy that hope. Merry Christmas.
homo unius libri
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