Luke 2:8-20
There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood.
They had set night watches over their sheep.
Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and
God's glory blazed around them.
They were terrified.
The angel said,
"Don't be afraid.
I'm here to announce a great
and joyful event that is meant for everybody,
worldwide:
A Savior has just been born in David's town,
a Savior who is Messiah and Master.
This is what you're to look for:
a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
At once the angel was joined
by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises:
Glory to God in the heavenly heights,
Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
As the angel choir withdrew into heaven,
the sheepherders talked it over.
"Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can
and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us."
They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph,
and the baby lying in the manger.
Seeing was believing.
They told everyone they met
what the angels had said about this child.
All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
Mary kept all these things to herself,
holding them dear, deep within herself.
The sheepherders returned and let loose,
glorifying and praising God
for everything they had heard and seen.
It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!
Listen to
While Shepherd Watched Their Flocks for a little more insight on the story.
Question to ponder:
Who are the Shepherds of our society? Who would be the first today to hear the news of the birth of Christ? Outcasts? Who woud that be? How can you bring them good news?
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