As we finally come to the day that we are waiting for, we may have a few things that we want to do for this evening as well as for the day after.
We may have all our plans laid out in our minds and then carry them out like clock-work.
In the 1st reading, David too had some plans in his mind, and the prophet Nathan supported his plans.
But that very night, the word of the Lord come to Nathan, and hence David's plans will have to change.
As we come to the final day of the preparations to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, let this evening be a silent and holy night.
The Lord come to visit us with His blessings of peace and joy.
If and when things don't go according to plan, then we have to trust in the Lord that He has better plans for us.
God's plan for us are always for our good and for our salvation.
Jesus is like the rising sun who will give light to those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death.
Let this evening be a silent and holy night so that Jesus will guide our feet into the way of peace and that the celebration of His birth will truly bring joy to our hearts.