Luke 2:8
In that region
there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their
flock by night.
Has someone ever
shared some important news with you and said you were the first to know? Maybe they got engaged, discovered they were
going to have a baby, or were getting a promotion or new job. How did it make you feel to know you were so
special that this person chose you as the first to tell? I saw a short video devotion the other day
that talked about this. It pointed out
what we know --- that when Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Prince of Peace,
Emmanuel was born the announcement of this birth came to simple shepherds
keeping their flocks. Shepherds were
among the commonest, lowest class people. Yet it was to them that the angels
appeared. It was to them that the
invitation was given to come see the Messiah. “Do not be afraid; for see—I am
bringing you good news of great joy for all
the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is
the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a
sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a
manger.” We believe this was a very
deliberation of the part of his Father.
The scripture
said “for all the people”; rich and
poor, saints and sinners, male and female, all races, all kinds of people. No one is omitted from the love of God; no
one is to be turned away. All means
ALL. Mary’s prophesy was one of justice
and liberation; Jesus’ birth was first announced to common people. We like Jesus then will do well this
Christmas to announce his birth to the shepherds in our lives. I love Christmas Eve and Christmas Eve
services – at no other time is the sense of warmth and love sensed so much in
worship. When we leave the services
tonight, let’s try to keep that feeling alive in our hearts to share with
others. Merry Christmas!
Love in Christ,
Paige
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