“When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, ‘Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.’ So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child. And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds. But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart. The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.” – Luke 2:15-20 The verb found here means “found after a search.” The shepherds knew what to look for: a newborn Baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger. And they found Him! They worshiped Him and marveled at God’s grace and goodness and the miracle He had worked for them. These shepherds are good examples for us to imitate today. They received by faith the message God sent them and then responded immediately in obedience. After finding the Baby, they reported the good news to others, “glorifying and praising God.” They took the place of the angels! Have you received by faith God’s message? If so, will you take the place of the angels today? #advent #angels #thegoodnews #preceptministries
Posted on: Tue, 17 Dec 2013 13:00:00 +0000
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