Angels, Shepherds and Wise Men, pt. 1

So I was thinking about three or four responses to the coming of God's Son. The first was by the Angels. On the one hand, Jesus' coming did not directly affect them - Jesus came to save humanity. On the other hand, they knew what was happening. They knew just who Jesus was and just what was about to happen. Their reaction? To praise God and to tell someone who did not know what was going on. Now that is not a bad model for us. After all, we now know what was going on that first Christmas day. God was sending His Son into the world so that the world, through Him, might be saved. That is glorious news! So, in the midst of a busy Christmas season, let's not forget to praise God for what He has done. And then, there are many who still do not know what it was all about. Around us are those who think it is all about Santa and gifts and family. None of those is bad, but they are not enough. So let's look for opportunities to tell those who do not know in a way that isn't designed to offend (if offense is going to be taken, I want it to be offense at the gospel and not at the way the gospel was presented or by whom). There is one difference between me and the angels. They were objective bystanders - Jesus coming was not designed to save them. But I am not. I am one of those who needed salvation, and who received it. Glory to God in the Highest! And on earth, peace to those on whom His favor rests!

Pastor Ken