Today is Friday, December 24th, 2004; Karen's Korner #445
Merry Christmas!
Luke 2:8 - 14: "That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly an angel appeared among them, and the landscape shone bright with the glory of the Lord. They were badly frightened, but the angel reassured them, "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you the most joyful news ever announced, and it is for everyone! The Savior - yes, the Messiah, the Lord - has been born tonight in Bethlehem! How will you recognize him? You will find a baby wrapped in a blanket lying in a manger!"
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others - the armies of heaven - praising God! "Glory to God in the highest heaven," they said, "and peace on earth for all those pleasing to him."
Commentary on these verses - "What a birth announcement! The shepherds were terrified, but their fear turned to joy as the angels announced the Messiah's birth. First they ran to see the baby, then they spread the word. Jesus is your Messiah, your Savior. Do you look forward to meeting Him in prayer and in His Word each day? Is your relationship so special that you can't help sharing your joy with your friends?
The greatest event in history had just happened! The Messiah was born! For ages the Jews had waited for this, and when it finally happened, the announcement came to humble shepherds. The good news about Jesus is that He comes to all, including the plain and the ordinary. He comes to anyone with a heart humble enough to accept Him. Whoever you are, whatever you do, you can have Jesus in your life. Don't think you need extraordinary qualifications - He accepts you as you are.
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