Luke 2:15-20
15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. 17 After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. 18 All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, 19 but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. 20 The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
In this passage, we have two different --- but appropriate --- responses to Jesus. Mary pondered; the shepherds proclaimed. Tonight, you will have a chance to come and worship, to hear this story yet again, and ponder its meaning for your life. Tomorrow, and in the days to come, you will have the chance to proclaim the glorious news of Jesus as Savior. Ask God to give you the courage to do so.
Thank you to Pastor Jim Kroninger of Our Savior Lutheran Church for providing the content for the devotions.
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