“And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone all around them, and they were filled with fear.

“And the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.’

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host of angels praising God and saying:

“‘Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among men
with whom He is pleased!’

“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’

“And the shepherds departed right away and went with haste to Bethlehem, and found Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in a manger. And when they saw it, they made known to others what was told to them concerning the child; and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

“But Mary kept all these things to herself, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.” (Luke 2: 8-20)

Jesus, the very Word of God, is here among us!

The Word, who in the beginning was with God and IS God, became flesh and lived among us. (John 1: 1, 14) By His Word, the heavens were made; and all their hosts of angels, by the breath of His mouth (Psalm 33: 6); all of His work done in perfect love and faithfulness. (Psalm 33: 4)

His plans are designed to transform our hearts so that we too may enter into the Father’s Kingdom, here on earth and in heaven.

Christmas Day is a day to rejoice! The living Song that the angels sing, over and over (Isaiah 6: 3), has chosen to dwell among us on earth, not because of anything we have done to deserve such a great honor and favor, but because of God’s endless mercy and love for us. (Titus 3: 4-5)

By observing the grace and truth of Jesus’ life on earth, we are able to see more clearly the beauty of God’s law, passed down to us generation after generation, through the beloved Moses. (John 1: 16-17)

May your hearts be filled with much joy and gladness and hope, for the Word of God is very much alive and active still among us today! (Hebrews 4: 12)

Thank you, dear Father, for loving us so deeply. Thank you, dear Jesus, for your boundless mercy and grace. Come Holy Spirit, fill the crevices of our hearts and minds so that we may recognize and understand the things that Jesus is trying to show us.

Merry Christmas!