God chooses those who are available
Dr. Roberto Miranda
(Audio: Spanish)
SUMMARY: The passage from Luke 2:8-20 describes the angel's announcement of the birth of Jesus to shepherds in the field. This event was prophesied in Isaiah 9:2-7, which describes the birth of a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace. The shepherds were chosen because they were available and open to God's message. The passage also reminds us to always be open to God's truth and to be hard-working and available for His call. The shepherds also remind us of Jesus' mission as the Good Shepherd who guides and advises His people.
The birth of Jesus is a personal and joyful event that brings hope and light to our lives. The shepherds were chosen to receive the news of Jesus' birth because they reminded us of His mission as the good shepherd. The glory of God that surrounded the shepherds showed that God's power was invested in the birth of His Son. Isaiah had also prophesied about the birth of Jesus, emphasizing that He was born "to us" and "for us." We should never allow Christ to become merely religious but maintain a personal relationship with Him. Christians should be the most joyful people in the world, and we should cultivate the joy of the Lord in our lives. The news of Jesus' birth is good news of great joy for all people, and we should not allow dark thoughts to enter our lives this Christmas. Despite difficult situations, we can always rejoice and celebrate because Christ has overcome the world.
Christ has overcome the world and as His followers, we have every reason to rejoice and celebrate. God sent both the rich and the poor to witness the birth of His Son, showing that Christ came for everyone. No matter what our past or present circumstances may be, God is interested in having a personal relationship with us and bringing light and deliverance into our lives. We should not give in to sadness, doubt, or fear but instead, cry out to Jesus in our tribulations and have hope in His salvation. If anyone has not yet accepted Jesus into their heart, there is an invitation to do so and make peace with Christ. We should give thanks to God for the gift of Jesus and worship Him.
The birth of Jesus is a personal and joyful event that brings hope and light to our lives. The shepherds were chosen to receive the news of Jesus' birth because they reminded us of His mission as the good shepherd. The glory of God that surrounded the shepherds showed that God's power was invested in the birth of His Son. Isaiah had also prophesied about the birth of Jesus, emphasizing that He was born "to us" and "for us." We should never allow Christ to become merely religious but maintain a personal relationship with Him. Christians should be the most joyful people in the world, and we should cultivate the joy of the Lord in our lives. The news of Jesus' birth is good news of great joy for all people, and we should not allow dark thoughts to enter our lives this Christmas. Despite difficult situations, we can always rejoice and celebrate because Christ has overcome the world.
Christ has overcome the world and as His followers, we have every reason to rejoice and celebrate. God sent both the rich and the poor to witness the birth of His Son, showing that Christ came for everyone. No matter what our past or present circumstances may be, God is interested in having a personal relationship with us and bringing light and deliverance into our lives. We should not give in to sadness, doubt, or fear but instead, cry out to Jesus in our tribulations and have hope in His salvation. If anyone has not yet accepted Jesus into their heart, there is an invitation to do so and make peace with Christ. We should give thanks to God for the gift of Jesus and worship Him.
Allow me to share with you a passage of Scripture related to this time that we are living, this Christmas season that is so beautiful. I shared it with the English ministry last night and I feel the Lord will share it with you as well.
The Gospel according to Saint Luke, Chapter 2, verse 8, says the word of the Lord “.... there were shepherds in the same region who kept watch and kept watches of the night over his flock. And behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they were very afraid, but the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy that a savior will be for all the people who have been born to you today in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord. This will serve as a sign, you will find the child wrapped in diapers, lying in a manger. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' It happened that when the angels had gone from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see what has happened and that the Lord has revealed to us." and Joseph and the child lying in the manger, and when they saw it they made known what they had been told about the child. And all those who heard marveled at what the shepherds were telling them, but Mary kept all these things meditating on them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as they had been told....”
The Gospel according to Saint Luke, Chapter 2, verse 8, says the word of the Lord “.... there were shepherds in the same region who kept watch and kept watches of the night over his flock. And behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they were very afraid, but the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy that a savior will be for all the people who have been born to you today in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord. This will serve as a sign, you will find the child wrapped in diapers, lying in a manger. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.' It happened that when the angels had gone from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see what has happened and that the Lord has revealed to us." and Joseph and the child lying in the manger, and when they saw it they made known what they had been told about the child. And all those who heard marveled at what the shepherds were telling them, but Mary kept all these things meditating on them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as they had been told....”
