Love Among the Shepherds
Luke 2:8–20
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.’” (Luke 2:10)
God didn’t send the angels to kings or priests or scholars. He sent them to shepherds—rough-handed, weather-worn men who spent their lives on the edges of society. These were not the expected recipients of divine revelation, yet they were the first to hear the good news: Christ is born.
It reminds us that God’s love does not follow social status or reputation. It reaches to the lowliest, the overlooked, and the unimportant in the eyes of the world. In God’s kingdom, the last are brought near, and the forgotten are first in line.
The shepherds didn’t hesitate. They went to see for themselves, and after meeting Jesus, they became messengers themselves—returning glorifying God and spreading the news. Love came to them, and love moved through them.
Imagine being at a grand concert where the best seats are reserved not for celebrities or VIPs, but for street cleaners, delivery drivers, and night-shift workers. That’s what the nativity story tells us: in God’s eyes, dignity isn’t earned—it’s given. The shepherds received front-row seats to the birth of Christ, not because of who they were, but because of who God is.
Prayer:
Lord, you chose the lowly to receive your highest gift. Teach me to be humble enough to receive your love and bold enough to share it without pride or prejudice. May I never forget that your love includes all—and so must mine. Amen.
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