CHRISTmas

The Shepherds and the Angels

"And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

When 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."

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told."

-Luke 2:8-20

Witness

As Christ followers, we have witnessed the glory of God in our lives. We have heard the good news. We have the peace of God in our hearts. We, like Mary, treasure up these things in our hearts. But we are also to follow the example of the shepherds, who, after they found the Christ child, returned to their regular walk of life, glorifying & praising God and sharing with those around the for the things they had heard & seen.

The Christmas season is a great time to share what's in your heart, with those family members & friends who don't have a relationship with our Savior. It says that those who heard what the shepherds had to say were amazed. If we share what’s in our hearts with the same enthusiasm that the shepherds must have had, then those who hear will be amazed and drawn to Christ.