Monday, December 22, 2025
CELEBRATION
TIME
Luk 2:8 And there
were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over
their flock by night.
Luk 2:9 And, lo,
the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round
about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luk 2:10 And the
angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great
joy, which shall be to all people.
Luk 2:11 For unto
you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord.
Luk 2:12 And this
shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes,
lying in a manger.
Luk 2:13 And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising
God, and
saying,
Luk 2:14 Glory to
God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
This is a time for celebration. Today is my daughter and
son-in-law’s wedding anniversary. I was pastoring at the time and Christmas
decorations were blended with wedding colors. It was a happy, hectic time.
Tomorrow is my sister’s birthday. She is in a nursing facility and contact with
her is sporadic at best, but I remember this day. Then, of course, there is
Christmas.
There was not much celebrating on that first Christmas.
No decorations in the barn and no celebrations regarding the registration for
new taxes. The underworld did not know nor recognize their most wonderful gift.
Shepherds were the first to receive the news of
the birth of redemption and the upper world could not contain their joy. The
word “multitude” was used by Luke to explain the crowded skies over the sheep. “Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth … and on earth … peace.” Peace was offered
and available but peace resided in a baby, so chaos reigned and still reigns
until Jesus is acknowledged and received.
Dear
Jesus, thank You for coming and bringing redemption and restoration. Let us see
You, acknowledge and receive You. Let us secure peace for ourselves by
receiving the Prince of Peace. AMEN
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