Daily Devotion for December 16

INTRO

The most important person in the Roman Empire at the time of the birth of Jesus is Caesar. But little does he know, “theres a new kid on the block.” Yes, a little baby born in a manger and not in a palace, is to be the King of Kings. Lord of Lords. The only problem, Caesar has no clue.

TODAY

Is Caesar alone? Are there others who do not have a clue? Even today, in the midst of the battle “Merry Christmas” vs “Happy Holidays” are there people who have no clue? Where do we come in? Do we have a responsibility? And if so, why is it important to convey such a message?

FIRST CHRISTMAS: Luke 2: 8 - 15

8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ[a] the Lord. 12This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

13Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14"Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."

15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."

ANGEL

When the angels, who come from the word in the Greek “aggelos” which means messenger (one who is sent to announce or proclaim), proclaim their message; the shepherds responded by saying “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened...”

QUESTION TO PONDER

What message are we conveying this Christmas and are people responding like the shepherds responding to the angels by saying, “let’s go ..and see...”

SCRIPTURE TO PONDER

Luke 2:10a “Behold, I bring you good news of a great joy...” Christmas is coming!