This month as we've examined Luke's account of the birth of Jesus Christ, it has occurred to me on several occasions that Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the Wise Guys, Simeon & Anna, were all ordinary people. Just like you. Nothing magical or mystical about them, flesh and blood human beings. And God in his grace used them to be the parents of Jesus. He used outcast shepherds to spread the word.
If the Christmas story reveals anything of the heart of our Lord, it shouts out loud- God is full of Grace and loves us one and all. No matter what our birthplace, or past mistakes, or label placed on us by others, God sees through it all to reach us right where we find ourselves.
How about you? Are you ready to receive the message of the shepherds? Have you come to the place of realizing God's love for you was revealed in the birth of His Son, Christ the Lord? Jesus is still looking for hearts to receive him in. Is yours available?
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