Summarized from Luke 2:8-20, Part III
Shepherds DID Watch Their Flocks By Night Sheep were:
God as the Message’s Origin No shepherd could have divined the truth God revealed to them. As the Wise Men needed an exterior sign to make the journey to Bethlehem, shepherds couldn’t have come to the stable without a GOD-given inspiration. Angels as Messengers Shepherds may have glanced upwards to see twinkling sequins stitched to the black shroud of the sky. As blinding light suddenly appeared, they instantly fell on their faces, terrified. A mighty being stood in the light, announcing Christ’s birth to them. The last people priests and Pharisees expected:
Content of the Angelic Message It revealed the fact of Christ’s birth, but not his conception in a virgin. Forecasting the Master’s own refusal to mention his conception. He stirred enough animosity in the leadership without revealing his earthly origin. It revealed the HOPE Christ’s birth brought to humanity:
It personalized PEACE. While available to all people, God’s peace is promised only to those “on whom his favor rests” Luke 2;14. If we wonder why peace on earth isn’t a reality, and hasn’t been since God expelled Adam and Eve from Eden, understand: God’s peace:
If we look for peace in another source:
If we wonder why even Christians often precipitate church fights:
Note: Thanks for reading these blogs. Hope they increase your appreciation of the Lord Jesus. The blogs will resume the first full week of January, 2024. V
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