Ordinary Extraordinary
By Laura Kestly
The Extraordinary came in an ordinary way—
in human flesh to redeem and restore.
In an ordinary woman, an Extraordinary birth
would fulfill the prophecies of yore.
Through Divine intervention
and human conception
the Savior came into the world.
Wrapped in swaddling cloth
and laid in a trough
ancient prophecy was unfurled.
The shepherds were told
by an angel on high
while they were watching
their flock by night
where the Savior would be
so they hastened to see
the newborn King—what a wonderful sight.
Wise men came from a far
being led by His star
much later to praise and behold
They fell to their knees
presenting Him with these
gifts of frankincense, myrrh and gold.
The Extraordinary came in an ordinary way—
in human flesh to redeem and restore
When ordinary believe
and His gift they receive
they’ll have extraordinary life evermore.
Isaiah 7:14, Matt. 1:18, 23, Luke 1:26-38, 46-56.
The hour came when the Seed of the woman entered the world
(Gen. 3:15, Rom. 1:3, John 1:14, 2 Tim. 2:8, Gal. 3:16).
Luke 1:31, 2:11-20, Matt. 2:1-2, 9-11;, Col. 1:20, Eph. 1:7, John 3:16.
Caged Bird Sings 
Blessed by your poem, artistry and the symbolism of the Bible verse/prophecy on Mary’s womb (she is literally carrying the Word of God incarnate). The Word did become flesh, and we are forever grateful!
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Thanks for your kind words Tracy. We are forever grateful!
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Hi Laura. My name is Loretta and I completing a year 9 religion project on your fabulous piece of artwork. I have some inquiries about it that I would love for you to answer if you would like to.
-What is the canvas that you used for this project?
-How did you apply the pictures and drawings?
-In a simple sentence, why did you create the artwork?
Do not feel obliged to answer the questions if you do not want to.
Thank you so much for your time.
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Thanks Loretta for your interest in my piece. The piece was hand-painted (w/acrylic paints) on wood board. The scripture verse on her belly was applied using decopage. Other words on the piece were hand-etched. I was inspired to create the piece to reflect the wonder that through an ordinary young girl (vessel), our extraordinary God, in Christ, came to be in the flesh among us. See these Scripture references: Isaiah 7:14, Matt. 1:23, Luke 1:26-38, 46-56. The hour came when the Seed of the woman entered the world: Gen. 3:15, Rom. 1:3, John 1:14, 2 Tim. 2:8, Gal. 3:16, Luke 1:31, 2:11. Let me know if you have any other questions. Best of luck in completing your project!
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Thank you so much Laura for answering my question, it will really help with my project.
Regards, Loretta
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