Luke 2:15-18 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
The response of the shepherds was immediate and appropriate. They did not make excuses like "Who's gonna take care of the sheep?" or, later on "We've got to get right back to the sheep." They took the time to go and see for themselves, then share with others what they had heard and seen. They carried out their part in God's plan. That's what He wants for us as well. He wants us to come to see for ourselves Who Christ is and why He has come, then He wants us to share with others we meet what has happened. May we be as responsive as the shepherds.
No comments:
Post a Comment