Silence
and the Savior
Absolute silence- planets spin within solar systems
and solar systems are engulfed in the endless miles of the universe, and not a
sound can be detected. Far beyond the first light, the first twinkle of the
first star, the movement of wings is felt as celestial air is stirred. Heavenly
beings keep their place as wings perform their ordained dance. They sing in a
language unknown and unheard, “Holy, Holy, Holy, is the Lord of hosts.” Their
song brings even greater brilliance to stars and the endless expanse of space.
In a dimension only visible to Cherubim, Seraphim,
and their Creator, a holy and mysterious convocation is taking place. Absolute
majesty, power, and authority surround the Only Begotten, the Creator of all
that is, and can be, the Christ of God. The conversation is not understood by
the created hosts that surround them. Their holy communion lasts for eons, yet
is over in an instant. Eternity is not touched by time or space.
In an instant the movements of powerful and majestic
wings give sign that Gabriel is on the move. The untold numbers of ministering spirits
follow every command given by Gabriel. For they know he speaks and moves for
the Creator. In an instant he travels from the far end of the universe to a
small hamlet outside the holy city.
As the smoke of incense rises from the temple
Gabriel finds the one to receive his message. He is an old man, well advanced
in years and experience. Yet, one experience has escaped his heart, the joy of
a man-child. The messenger from God speaks and the old man is struck dumb. In
an instant Gabriel is back in the presence of his Creator. As he bows and
covers his face with his wings he announces that his task is done.
In the timing of man weeks pass, in the heavenly
realms it is but fleeting seconds. Again the powerful Gabriel moves without
effort to the planet of his prior visit. Silently he enters into the presence of
a young maid, a virgin favored by the Creator. His presence and his message are
startling and the holy messenger reminds the virgin that nothing is impossible
with God.
His bowed head announce to the Father and Son that
the message has been delivered. The powerful angel is not sure that any other
being understood the message that just moved from the heart of the Father to
His Son. As if signaled from the deepest ends of the universe a vast array of
Cherubim and Seraphim gather around Gabriel. In perfect rhythm of wing and
voice the servants of the Most High sing, “Holy is the Lord of Hosts, Holy is
the Father and Holy is the Christ.”
In the midst of fluttering wing and song, a message
was passing from Father to Son. In a
burst of light, blinding even to the hosts of God, the Christ was gone.
Gabriel, moved by the blinding light knew instantly the message he was to give.
In a voice unknown to the world he announced to the gathering, “The Christ of
God is Immanuel, He will become the overcoming Lamb.”
Once more Gabriel moves from timelessness to
time-bound earth. This time he appears to men working on the hillsides tending
sheep. His appearance brings the men to near death. He speaks and his words
bring news of hope and peace. As his words end the gathering around him join in
chorus, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men, with whom
He is well pleased.” As the singing hosts of heaven depart with Gabriel the men
of the earth and caretakers of sheep walk to Bethlehem.
