During this season take some time and read Luke 2:8-18. Have you ever thought why God announced the birth of His Son to shepherds?  The King had come, and no one had been ready to receive Him.  Nobody even knew He was here except Mary and Joseph and the farm animals. There was no welcoming party. I would have thought there would have been a party for the newborn King.

 As I read the Christmas story I can imagine how terrified the shepherds must have been at the appearing of the angels. I am sure that they never expected to see that such a sight.

So, why did God choose the shepherds?  Well, maybe like me they were awake late at night.  Maybe because they were watching.  Maybe because they were nearby.  Maybe God wanted some humans to notice what had happened and celebrate.  The angels dropped in on the shepherds and invited them to praise the newborn King!  I have often thought that God saw the shepherds watching over their sheep and God wanted them to know the one that watches over them.

What else could the shepherds do but say, "Let's go see this thing."  Once they saw Him they had no choice but to share Him. As they went on their way they begin to spread the word about the Messiah.  When you meet Him you just have to tell somebody.

I am thankful for this Good Shepherd, who seeks us when we are lost and carries us to safety.  Let's celebrate the King of Kings.  It is time to have a party!

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