Verses: Luke 2 : 8 - 20
My thoughts about the verses:
There are some things you never expect. I can tell you that the shepherds had to be in total shock when the Angels appeared to them. Here they were out doing their own thing. Protecting their flocks making sure that nothing bothered their livelihood. Then out of the blue here comes Angels proclaiming that the Messiah had been born in Bethlehem.
They told them that they would find the babe wrapped in cloth and laying in a trough. The shepherds had to be amazed and frightened at the same time. Yet, they wanted to see it for themselves. So they rush to Bethlehem to find the babe that had come to save the world. When they reached the location it was just like they were told. They began praising Jesus. Even as they went back to their flocks they continued praising Jesus. They knew that their Messiah had arrived.
I think I would be like Mary. She is shocked. She is still coming to the realization that her son would be the one who saved the world. I can only imagine all the thoughts going through her head. She had to be worried about the destiny of her son. She also must have felt like she must do anything to make sure her son was safe. She also had to be concerned that she would teach him the right thing so that he could fulfill the prophecy.
We also have different times in our life that we are called to do things that seem impossible God asks us to go outside our comfort zone. We should not be surprised by the miracles God can do. I know that over the last year as I experienced my body declining I thought I was getting to the end of me being an asset to God. Then God showed me different ways that I can be an asset. I can't do a lot of things I used to do but I have seen any small miracles. Even being able to type this today is a small miracle. I fell and broke my wrist but with the cast and a lot of pecking on the keyboard I still am able to reach those that need to hear God loves them. So never think that anything is impossible. If God wants you to do something you will be able to conqueror that goal.
Prayer:
Thank you God for showing us how to praise you. Thank you for making all things possible in your name. Help us bring joy and peace to the world. Help us worship you so that others will find the love we need through you. In the name of the Most High we pray. Amen
Questions:
My thoughts about the verses:
There are some things you never expect. I can tell you that the shepherds had to be in total shock when the Angels appeared to them. Here they were out doing their own thing. Protecting their flocks making sure that nothing bothered their livelihood. Then out of the blue here comes Angels proclaiming that the Messiah had been born in Bethlehem.
They told them that they would find the babe wrapped in cloth and laying in a trough. The shepherds had to be amazed and frightened at the same time. Yet, they wanted to see it for themselves. So they rush to Bethlehem to find the babe that had come to save the world. When they reached the location it was just like they were told. They began praising Jesus. Even as they went back to their flocks they continued praising Jesus. They knew that their Messiah had arrived.
I think I would be like Mary. She is shocked. She is still coming to the realization that her son would be the one who saved the world. I can only imagine all the thoughts going through her head. She had to be worried about the destiny of her son. She also must have felt like she must do anything to make sure her son was safe. She also had to be concerned that she would teach him the right thing so that he could fulfill the prophecy.
We also have different times in our life that we are called to do things that seem impossible God asks us to go outside our comfort zone. We should not be surprised by the miracles God can do. I know that over the last year as I experienced my body declining I thought I was getting to the end of me being an asset to God. Then God showed me different ways that I can be an asset. I can't do a lot of things I used to do but I have seen any small miracles. Even being able to type this today is a small miracle. I fell and broke my wrist but with the cast and a lot of pecking on the keyboard I still am able to reach those that need to hear God loves them. So never think that anything is impossible. If God wants you to do something you will be able to conqueror that goal.
Prayer:
Thank you God for showing us how to praise you. Thank you for making all things possible in your name. Help us bring joy and peace to the world. Help us worship you so that others will find the love we need through you. In the name of the Most High we pray. Amen
Questions:
Are you ready to worship God with all of your heart? Are you willing to believe in miracles? Are you praising God with the things you are doing? Is today the day that you accept Christ and the forgiveness that is given freely?
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