The good news of Luke

Luke 2:19 The power of observation! Have you looked for God working in and around you? Have you pondered this? Mary had the angel visit, became pregnant without Joseph, and now had Shepherds coming to where she was. She had lots to ponder and she would need these memories as she saw her son nailed to a cross!!! It's a good idea to write down the times when God has been speaking to us so that when the times of trial come we can read what we have written and ponder God's workings in our heart and mind.

Luke 2:17-18 They were scared but heard the message, then they acted upon the message and discovered the message was real. After this discovery they spread the word. The Messiah is born. People believed them and were amazed. This is God in action. He takes folks who were nobodies in society and entrusts them with a very important message. Are we willing to tell the story? If not what's stopping us? Lord Jesus, thanks for using us; nobodies in this world but somebodies to You. Grow us in faith and obedience so we can trust You more. In Jesus name. Amen

Luke 2:15-16 Have you ever been told something from God and not acted on it because you weren't sure it was Him? The shepherds were scared with such spectacular messengers but they didn't let their fear cripple them. They acted...and went, maybe to confirm that message that they had received. Lord Jesus, help us to act on your messages so we may be obedient to You in Your Kingdom. Amen.

Luke 2:13-14 After a single angel delivered the message of Jesus a group showed up saying "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” May God's favour rest on us so we may have peace on earth. Lord Jesus, during this time of covid please guide and direct us so Your peace reigns on earth.

Luke 2:12 When you hear of something out of the ordinary you want confirmation, so the angels provided confirmation...a baby wrapped in cloths in a food trough (manger). This out of the ordinary message is confirmed with an out of the ordinary scene.

Luke 2:10-11 When something spectacular happens do we hear the words "Don't be afraid". In this case it's spectacular and the news is good. ...a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord" He also is fulfilling a prophesy that he was born in Bethlehem, the town of David (Micah 5:2) What good news has come to us. How are we responding to it?

Luke 2:8-9 Here were some shepherds doing what I think was a boring job and all of a sudden God showed Himself to them! Many times God shows up in our ordinary life. When this happens how do you respond? For the shepherds they were terrified! This seems to be a common theme when angels show up. I guess because it's something out of the ordinary. Lord Jesus, help us not to be afraid of Your work in our lives.