8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 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. (Luke 2)
This time of year it is hard to avoid people. Everywhere we go there is a crowd: from the roadways to the stores to the post office and restaurants. Crowds make us wait and test our patience. They also push others into our lives. Most of us at one time or another have been told to mind our own business. But this time of year forces us into interactions with others: grumpy people who wait, a shopper frustrated with her tired children, workers who are pushed to the max. Maybe we need to stop and realize that God is putting us into their lives to make a difference. We need to help, show grace, and turn thoughts, speech and actions into joyful celebrations. The angel and his companions rocked the world of these shepherds by bringing them off the hillside and into the city to share the Good News. May we allows God to invade our little world and use us (in a positive way) to invade and impact the lives of people the next few crazy days.
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