Chesed's Order: A Christmas Story

The center point of all human history is come. While Earth sleepily awaits the momentary entrance of her Savior, Heaven’s celestial courts resound with celebration at the prophesied birth of its King. Chesed, a mere “ordinary” angel, who’s yet found most fervent in service and praise, longs for a mere glimpse into the great mystery of his King’s great love for fallen mankind—love which now sends Him to redeem them with His own lifeblood! News of Royal orders issued to an angel host, deigned to herald the King’s birth to certain shepherds of Judea, fills Chesed with glad anticipation. Though perplexed by the Divine wisdom in choosing lowly shepherds to receive the announcement, still the lower echelon angel relishes the thought of heralding the birth of the King to very subjects of His love. But when the angel host receives their choice order without him, will Chesed be left behind to his regular courtly services? Would his beloved King deny Chesed’s passionate praise? Or perhaps might there be some special order left just for him?