Jesus comes to the Jordan alone -

  no Mary and Joseph with protecting arms 

  no shepherds telling wondrous tidings,

  no Kings bringing gifts,

  no disciples tagging along.

 Jesus starts his day as we do - alone,

     in a crowd but alone,

  looking for meaning,

  looking for direction,

  looking for security,

  looking for reassurance, 

  looking for friends.

Thank you God, for meeting us here

and for going with us through this day.