Today's readings are Isaiah 62.1-12 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Is.+62.1-12 ) and Luke 2.1-20 ( http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/search/?q=Lk.+2.1-20 ).
What an amazing night those shepherds had, when the angel appeared to them and brought them good news of a savior! Sometimes I wish the Lord would speak to me. Why is it that when I'm awakened during the night it's by an annoying pet, someone's barking dogs, crazy people shooting off fireworks in the neighborhood, or be a cough or upset stomach? Why is it the Lord never comes and talks to me like he did to those shepherds?
The Lord has spoken to me. He has spoken to you. And he has done it in a way he never did to those shepherds. He has spoken through the complete life of our Lord and Savior. He has spoken through the death, resurrection, and ascension of our Lord. He has spoken through his servants the apostles who wrote the New Testament. He has spoken through countless generations of Christian believers who have spoken, written, and influenced their world and ours. Truly our Lord has spoken to us!
As we go through this day, let us look for ways the Lord has spoken to us. And, like the shepherds, let us spread the word the Lord has given us, proclaiming the good news wherever we go.
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