The Birth of Jesus Christ

"Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord" (Luke 2:9-10).

                 The shepherds were the first to hear about the birth of Christ. Luke 2:8-9 says, "Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid." The shepherds trembled with fear when they saw an angel. But the angel told them the joyous news that the Savior Jesus Christ is born this day.

               And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” – Luke 2:13,14. The shepherds went to Bethlehem and found Jesus lying on a Manger. They told others what they had seen and heard. All those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds - Luke 2:18.

             God Himself came from heaven to be our Savior. Christ is our Savior, meaning, “He will save His people from their sins” (Matt. 1:21). Angels and the shepherds spread the good news about the birth of Christ. Let us spread the good news about our Savior to all people. How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, Who proclaims peace, Who brings glad tidings of good things, Who proclaims salvation, Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!” -  Isaiah 52:7.

                                 

PRAYER: Dear Lord, You are our Savior. Help us to spread the good news that You are the Savior to all people. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.