Luke 2:8-14 ~ The Glory of the Lord

Luke 2:8-14

8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.

Hebrews 1:7

7 Of the angels he says,

“He makes his angels winds,

and his ministers a flame of fire.”

10 And the angel said to them, 

“Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 

 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 

And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 

First Christmas Lights, Light of the World

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a Multitude of the Heavenly Host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

We have been reading and thinking about:

Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


One would think of the Angels, Shepherds and the Multitude of Heavenly Host as providing Peace.

Usually, when great works, wonders and angels of our Father God Almighty present themselves - there actually is discomfort and fear. The Scriptures go on to say - trembling.


And yet Joshua was told after 40 years of persisting near the Wonders of God Almighty to draw strength and comfort from being near the unrelenting, un-forsaking, enduring Holy Spirit. To be centered, not too far to the emotional right, not to far too the steadfast rules and tradition law left.

This is something we can all be familiar with. Einstein has a famous quote saying if we persist in doing the same thing - we are crazy to think we get new results. Perhaps, but Olympic athletes would say no. And parents teaching children would say no. And people training their household dog would say no. Joshua would say no, after 40 years. A lot of married people would say no!

Let peace transcend us today in Jesus the Lord!

The perfect Season to begin this new year as a brilliant year. A better season in life to feel more joyous. A perfect season to see chores and projects - make the list and check it twice. 

We can make our life a pineapple and swallow this in one bite. Or we can call on Jesus and rest asking His Help and see His mercies renew each day. Believing - today - I will do what Jesus helps me to do today. And - more than probably- again - tomorrow, as He helps.

Psalm 131

A song of ascents. Of David.

My heart is not proud, Lord,

my eyes are not haughty;

I do not concern myself with great matters

or things too wonderful for me.

But I have calmed and quieted myself,

I am like a weaned child with its mother;

like a weaned child I am content.

Israel, put your hope in the Lord

both now and forevermore.

 

The Light of Jesus Lights All Mankind

Father God,

Let me be willing to do Your Plan, You have given to me. Be with me to say Your Good Will be accomplished.

Give me Your Blessing.

Help me, please to help my spirit be a place of rejoicing and oasis for Your Holy Spirit.

Your thoughts are so plentiful about me, they are more than the grains of sand. You are more than mindful of me, You are my Savior.

In the Highest Name of Jesus the Lord we pray for those we Love, for this Nation, the communion in prayer of the believers and as Jesus told us to pray, "More Heaven on earth."

Jesus our God, Son of God. Amen.