Amidst the busyness of these days and this season, may the time we spend with you now help keep us focused and better prepare our minds and hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus. In his name we pray. Amen
Luke 2: 8-14
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
What do you think it would have been like to be a shepherd and suddenly see an angel and then a whole choir of angels?
But who will endure the day of his coming?
And who can stand when he appears?
For he is like the refiner's fire,
or like the fuller's lye. Mal. 3
Lift up your heads and see; your redemption is near at hand.
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