“Burst into songs of joy together, you ruins of Jerusalem, for the Lord has comforted his people,  he has redeemed Jerusalem.” (Isaiah 52:9)   Let’s imagine a little today.  You’re seven years old again. It’s a few days before Christmas, and a big box has appeared under the tree. And it’s just the right size to be that thing you’ve been wanting so badly. (What is it for young you – perhaps a bike? A game? A sled? Fancy shoes?) It feels like Christmas morning will never get here. Hours stretch by with hope and longing. But sure enough – 25 December, you race to the tree and rip off…