The Christmas story also includes a visit to lowly shepherds, an ostracized group in society. Out of the darkness of night comes another angelic messenger who is soon joined by a host of others. Through these heavenly beings, God sends the greatest birth announcement ever shared – the birth of the Messiah, the Savior of the world – to the unsuspecting shepherds. They would not only meet the Christ child but also “Go Tell It!” to others. Their witness reminds us that God is always willing to include the overlooked and the outcast in the unfolding of his plan.
The Unexpected Gift
December 24, 2023 • Pastor Peggy Brumfield, Jason Lawrence Turner • Luke 2:8–20
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