Luke 2:8-14
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.” Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
What a celebration! There is plenty of fear, anxiety, and chaos leading up to the birth of Jesus, but His birth is a statement from God to us that in the middle of a world that is often times full of darkness, Jesus is the light that can bring us peace. That is something to celebrate!
In your life, there’s plenty of fear, anxiety and chaos that could distract you from what today is all about. Choose instead to focus on the peace that Jesus brings to your life and celebrate it in a big way! Don’t keep it to yourself but invite others to celebrate with you today.