March 5-7, 2010
Luke 2
Pastor Farrell Lemings
To say that the shepherds were scared is an understatement. As recorded in Luke 2, they were out in the fields watching their flocks, just taking care of business, when the heavens exploded with angelic activity. The angels brought the announcement that the promised Messiah had been born in Bethlehem.
After the shepherds got beyond the shock of the moment, they responded in a way that should be a pattern for us every day of our lives. First they decided that they would go and see this wonder about which the angels had told them. We should start our day in pursuit of Jesus. As the shepherds sought Jesus, so we should seek Him.
As they arrived at the stable in Bethlehem, they were amazed at the miracle of God having come in the flesh. The scripture says that they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child. They actually became the first evangelists. Following their pattern, we should tell everyone that will listen about the miracle of God’s plan of salvation that is available through Jesus Christ.
Then the Scripture says that they returned, glorifying and praising God. Even as the shepherds worshiped, so our lives should be overflowing with worship of God for His provision for our lives.
The shepherds sought Jesus, told others about Jesus and worshiped the living God. What a model for us to emulate.
Farrell Lemings served as a Grace Covenant associate pastor and senior pastor in Texas before returning to become GCC’s Lead Pastor in 1995.
