When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, and let’s go to Bethlehem! Let's see this wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished. Luke 2:15-18Can you imagine the electricity – and quiet – that was left in the air when the angels left the shepherds? Can you imagine them standing there, wondering what in the world had just happened to them? Immediately they began to encourage each other, urging each other on, “Come on, let’s go see this thing that has happened! Let’s check it out.” The Bible commends those who check out what they have heard and recommends that we spur each on to action based on love (See Acts 17:11-12 and Hebrews 121:1-2). So leaving their posts, without argument or debate, or considering the consequences or what others may think of them, the shepherds ran to the village to find the child. And they were not disappointed, for there He was, the baby, lying in the manger just as the angels had said.
Their story doesn’t end there. The scripture tells us that when they left, the shepherds told everyone what had happened to them and what the angels had said about this child. And the people who heard their story were amazed. Listen, go quickly, tell. The model for enthusiastic, experiential faith that will amaze and delight and change lives.
Lord, help me to act on Your message with enthusiasm and delight, and help me to tell others what You have shown me to true. Amen
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