Luke 2:1-20 – The angels announced the gracious and glorious arrival of Jesus to a group of panicked shepherds. The gospel emboldens our lives once we comprehend that Jesus actually came for us.
The Shepherd’s Situation
- God orchestrated the birth of Jesus to fulfill all prophecies and to engage all people (2:1-5).
- The greatest to have ever been born came in the lowliest of circumstances (2:6-7).
- God delivered the most important news to what society would say were the most insignificant people (2:8-9).
- The good news of Jesus replaces understandable fear with unexplainable joy (2:10-14).
- The gift of Christ’s incarnation brought ample reason to praise God and tell others (2:15-20).
Our Application
- Savior – Jesus came to save you from your sins; stop pretending you don’t have any.
- Messiah – Jesus came in the humblest of circumstances so you would know you are never beneath His reach.
- Lord – You don’t adore the baby in a manger if you fail to obey the risen Savior.
Travis Agnew serves as the Lead Pastor of Rocky Creek Church in Greenville, SC. His most recent book is Just (About) Married.
