Scripture: Luke 2:8-11
In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
Thought for the Day: I was excited to talk about the shepherds on Sunday morning, for they represent all who feel rejected and devalued in our world. For every human being that has been dismissed or abused or harassed, the shepherd’s story is good news. At the same time, for those of us (which is too many of us) who have dismissed or abused or harassed another human being, we need to hear the challenge of the shepherd’s story. It is one of those unique stories that lifts up the broken while also calling to repentance those who have lifted themselves up at the expense of others.
Prayer: Let me truly hear the message of the shepherds, O Lord of Glory, as I need to hear it. Where your love needs to be affirmed within me, let it grab ahold of me, and where repentance and change is required, let it be so. Amen.
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