Luke 2:8-12 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
As we stop the paragraph at verse 7, we are left with a sense of peace and calm, with "Silent Night" playing in the background. But lest we be lulled to spiritual sleep, this Child came to awaken us - to boldly proclaim with neon lights and loud noises that this this Savior we need. And just in case we miss the memo, there is a sign - a confirmation - which indeed is what these gospel accounts really are - that we can be certain (Luke 1:1) that Jesus Christ is the Savior of the World we all need. May we be shaken and certain this Christmas.
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