It is important to recognize that the first people to hear Jesus' birth announcement were lowly shepherds, isolated and mistrusted. And they were blessed by their response to the call.
God always knows when to show up, and He did so wonderfully in the form of Jesus who is God with us, the Light of the World
While the world thinks they are controlling the destiny of humankind, God uses whomever He pleases to accomplish His will - including having the Messiah born in Bethlehem.
Darwyn Sanchez, Lifeline Missions Assistant Administrator for Honduras makes the distinction between the Christmas we celebrate and the events recorded in Scripture. Please note: the message was delivered primarily in…
Ironically, Christmas brings with it a sense of angst, especially in the area of gift giving, with the ideas of perfect family time, and social obligations. We believe that somehow…
The shepherds in the field, the lowest of status, were given the highest honor of seeing and proclaiming the Savior. We aren't much different.
The shepherds were the first to receive the gospel with Jesus present on earth. God used these common, unappreciated men, to declare great joy to the world. First they heard,…
Christmas is a time of anticipation. Waiting for that great event. However, just as Israel waited in anticipation for their Messiah, we should wait with that same sense for His…
The focus and promise of Christmas is that He shall be called Immanuel, "God with us". With all that Mary and Joseph endured for the sake of bringing Messiah into…