It was a bitter cold
The shepherds were warming themselves around the fire. The news of the birth of a new king, revealed to them by their bright winged creatures, he had upset. They wanted to go see him and worship him and beg him health and peace. Even Philip, the boy who was an apprentice in the group of pastors, had heard the message of the angels and was already thinking about what to bring as a gift to the child of Bethlehem. But if all pastors were leaving, who would look after the sheep? Could not possibly leave them alone! None of them wanted to give up to see the newborn King One of the shepherds had an idea: he would remain to guard the sheep to them that brought the gift lighter. They took the balance by the fire. The first placed on the scale a large pitcher full of milk and added a heavy cheese. The second brought a huge basket full of apples. The third, with difficulty, placed on the scale a massive bundle of branches and tree stumps, which would be used to heat the barn for a while 'time. Philip was left alone. Sadly, the boy looked at his small lantern, the only wealth he possessed. It was the gift that he would take the King But baby weighed so little. He hesitated a moment. Then he sat down significantly on the scale with the lantern in his hand and said: "I am the gift for the King! A newborn baby certainly needs of someone who can carry the lamp for him. " Around the fire there was a profound silence. The shepherds were watching the boy on the scale, struck by his words. One thing was certain: in no case would remain Philip to the field to guard the sheep.
The gift is you, not the things that bring ... GLORIA
anonymous
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