Come and see the one that was born!

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished, but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often. The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

Luke 2, 15-20.  

When people in the Western world describe what is often called “the spirit of Christmas” they mention things like love, compassion, care, and fellowship. This is all fine. All these attitudes and feelings are confined in the Biblical record, and Jesus contain all of them. He also comprises much more. The Bible describes him as “Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Jesus’ coming cannot be underestimated. He started a new era in world history.  

Today, I still want us to focus on the shepherds. Their story forms a major part of the Christmas gospel as it is presented in the Gospel of Luke. Their “spirit” or actions can serve as a good example for us.  

The Bible says that they hurried to the village to find out that what the angels had said, was true. After they had seen Jesus, they told everyone what the angels had told about the child.  

Jesus came as the savior of the world. Those of us who know him, should follow the example of the shepherds, and tell others about him. If you have not yet seen him, why not spend this Christmas investigating if what the Bible tells is for real? If the answer is yes, you can celebrate life with him from now on. 

Merry Christmas!