That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger." Luke 2:8-12How unexpectedly the glory of God can interrupt our life! Shepherds nearby the stable in Bethlehem, watching their flock on the late shift. Just another night’s work. But their lives where about to be invaded by God’s Kingdom come! Suddenly! How suddenly our lives can change – our focus and priorities sent spinning in new directions. When we least expect it our routine is upset, our sense of reality is jarred. Without warning God’s Kingdom comes crashing into our lives, and we are never the same again. Terrifying! Yes, the shepherds were terrified – the unexpected can do that, leave us shaken and cowering. But the messenger of God is always reassuring, because the message from God is always one of hope, “fear not, for I bring you good news that brings joy to all people.”
Even in these troubled times of ours, God’s message is bringing us good news of hope and joy – are you listening? God’s message is waiting to invade our lives and motivate us to action. “You will recognize him,” the angel said. Listen to God’s message today. Look for the signs of Him in our world. Let your life be invaded by the Good News! A Savior, yes, the Messiah, is born today into your life!
O Come Lord Jesus into my life. Invade my heart, my mind, and my actions. Lord, upset my routine, refocus my priorities, help me to see Your glory and recognize Your Presence in my life me today. Amen
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