God does not feel the need to do things the way we would plan it out. The birth of Jesus and the events and interactions surrounding it are a prime example. There is a big contrast between two groups of visitors to the baby Jesus, the Magi and the Shepherds.
If we were to plan the announcement of the birth of the Son of God, we would line up the press, get it on youtube live, snap chat, twitter, with media there and of course heads of state.
When the Magi came, they followed a star. They had no announcement other than the star. When they arrived, they had to ask where the baby was. God did not send a messenger to them. It was a mystery they had to find their way in.
The shepherds had no idea about anything. A new blogger I follow lakeside4jesus.wordpress.com wrote an excellent post about the shepherds- Let’s Go. He delves into what it meant to be a shepherd. I suggest reading his post.
Shepherds were at the bottom of society and looked down on. They were the ones an angel and then a heavenly choir of angels appeared to to announce the birth of Jesus. The angel even told them exactly how to find the baby Jesus.
In some countries, January 6th is an important day. That is the day they exchange gifts. It is 3 Kings Day which is the day to remember the 3 kings, or magi, visiting Jesus and presenting gifts.
Yet I would suggest remembering the shepherds is important because of what it represents for us. God sending the angels to the shepherds shows that Jesus is for all people. God loves all people equally. No one is overlooked by God.
Thank you for reading. God Bless.
Thank you for sharing the contrast between the Magi and the Shepherds. Epiphany is sometimes used to describe the arrival of the Magi, who find Jesus much later after His birth. God’s peace!
Good point about the Epiphany. That is another contrast I forgot to include that the shepherds saw him first and on the night he was born
Many people don’t realize that the Wise Men did not come on the night that our Savior was born but many months (no one knows for sure) Thank you for sharing and explaining to others, even the shepherds were important as we all are, and Jesus is the Good Shepherd
Amen. I am thankful for Jesus being the Good Shepherd.
Agree, so do I
Amen. God is no respecter of persons. He uses fishermen, shepherds, physicians, and everyone from all walks of life. We should take pride in our jobs and not look down on those the world has tagged “underprivileged”. Thank you for the wonderful post!
The word humble resounds in both posts. Found in Mary, Joseph, the shepherds, the manger, even the wise men who were humble enough to stop and ask for directions. God loves us all, great post.
Thank you little sister 🤗
I’m glad that He is no respecter of persons and loves us equally. He has a perfect plan for each of us.
Amen little sister. How are you?
I’m doing good. Just relaxing today. How are you?
Church was great today now relaxing before party for citizenship class
Enjoy! 🤗
Thanks
Amen! God truly does love us all equally!
I also find it interesting that Jesus, as an adult, had no problem calling Himself “The Good Shepherd”. Perhaps it could be said that He conferred honor on shepherds in doing so?
perhaps
I love the line “no-one is overlooked by God.” It really emphasizes the compassion and heart of God.
Thank you 🙂
Apt big bro. Jesus is for us all. He came to save us all!.
Such a blessing.
Merry Christmas in advance. 💃
Merry Christmas little sister 🙂
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This is really enlightening and encouraging! Thank you for your insight!
Thank you for reading 😉
Amen. I believe the Shepherds are definitely important to remember. I will check out the link you posted.
The shepherds experience teaches us much about God 🤗