| Yesterday Afternoon's Bible Study |
"Many of us have heard the story of Jesus's birth dozens of times. Maybe we even performed in a church Christmas play, acting out the parts of people and animals that were present at His birth. We know that Jesus had an untraditional birth. He was born in an animal stable and placed in a feeding trough known as a manger.
Shepherds were watching their flocks in a neighboring field when angels appeared to them and announced the birth of Jesus. We read in the Book of Luke that the angels told the shepherds to fear not. The shepherds were most likely terrified to see the sky filled with angels. After all, it was just a typical night for them -- or so they thought.
Not only were the shepherds told not to be afraid, but the angels had good news to share with them. So, the shepherds traveled to where Jesus, Mary, and Joseph were staying. They came to worship the newborn King, our Savior.
Jesus's birth was a miracle, and the shepherds were invited to be part of it. God could have told anyone, and He chose shepherds. After they saw Jesus, they spread the word about Him to everyone. The Bible says that those who heard about Jesus's birth were amazed.
No matter how many times we may have heard this story, we should still be amazed at God's plan to send Jesus. His birth changed the course of the entire human race and continues to profoundly affect our lives today. Never forget how amazing this story will always be.
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