Summary: It’s Christmastime, a time when wonder fills our hearts and peace settles in our souls. Right? Or perhaps you are feeling too busy for childlike wonder. Or maybe you’re just bored with it all. Think about the shepherds to whom the angels appeared. How long had it been since those men had been awestruck by anything? They were stuck in a job that was going nowhere, in a sleepy little town, with no relief on the horizon. Think about the monotony. But then what happens? An angel shows up! The angel proclaims the good news that the Savior is to be born. In Luke chapter 2, the shepherds say to each other, “‘Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened.’ They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.” Notice that they HURRIED to Bethlehem. Think of the wonder that had overtaken them, propelling them forward! The same stirrings of awesome, innocent marvel can be yours this Christmas this year. The Good News that came 2,000 years ago is just as fresh and just as good today. Jesus Christ is alive this very moment! Won’t you yourself receive Jesus Christ into your own heart and life? Right now, even? And then, Merry Christmas to you.
