Luke 2:8-20 (NIV)
8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14″Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.”
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
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November 9th, 2007 at 7:49 am
Interesting that the angels did what angels do- praise God, give critical info, etc. Then the shepherds do the same thing. They get over their fear and go into action to do the very thing that angels do.
I cannot imagine how those men felt on that hill in Palestine that night when the sky lit up!
November 9th, 2007 at 11:21 am
Hello all,
Isn’t funny how such good news can start out with you feeling terrified. Some of the most wonderful things that have happened in my life have began with me almost frozen with fear. I wouldn’t take away any of my fearful moments, they have all brought me closer to God. And I have to remember to praise God even in those moments where you feel as though it’s to much to handle. I need to remember the sheperds reaction. Spring into action and do the Lord’s work and believe and trust that this is His plan and it is the best for me and your plan is best for you because it is God’s will. God wants the best for all of us.
Have a blessed Day!