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Did you know that Rudolph wasn't added to Santa's sleigh until 1939?
34-yer-old Robert May, an employee of Montgomery Wards, authored the story. As a child May knew what it meant to be the brunt of jokes since he was picked on for his small stature. At the time that he wrote the story his young wife was dying of cancer.
Maybe the reason the story of Rudolph resonates with us is because, we too, can relate to his predicament.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Zechariah 9:9 English Standard Version
Our God comes to us not on a mighty steed, but on a donkey. Donkey's may be cute, but they don't necessarily have a great reputation. Donkeys add comic relief to movies and are known for their stubbornness, yet this is the animal upon which our Savior rode into Jerusalem.
Rudolph and the donkey remind us of our broken humanity, and they are a picture of God's grace. Though we often experience ridicule, hardships and pain this side of eternity, we have a God who has declared us to be important.
Santa chose Rudolph.
Jesus chose the donkey.
God chooses you.
It's all about grace: grace that chooses and grace that transforms the Rudolphs of life.
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34-yer-old Robert May, an employee of Montgomery Wards, authored the story. As a child May knew what it meant to be the brunt of jokes since he was picked on for his small stature. At the time that he wrote the story his young wife was dying of cancer.
Maybe the reason the story of Rudolph resonates with us is because, we too, can relate to his predicament.
"Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey." Zechariah 9:9 English Standard Version
Our God comes to us not on a mighty steed, but on a donkey. Donkey's may be cute, but they don't necessarily have a great reputation. Donkeys add comic relief to movies and are known for their stubbornness, yet this is the animal upon which our Savior rode into Jerusalem.
Rudolph and the donkey remind us of our broken humanity, and they are a picture of God's grace. Though we often experience ridicule, hardships and pain this side of eternity, we have a God who has declared us to be important.
Santa chose Rudolph.
Jesus chose the donkey.
God chooses you.
It's all about grace: grace that chooses and grace that transforms the Rudolphs of life.
Join the conversation at Praying With the Eyes on Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/groups/173881749421231/
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