Startling

Christmas Eve

The Lord’s laws are faithful, making naive people wise. ~ Psalm 19:7 (CEB)

The shepherds were very afraid. The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you—news that will make everyone happy. Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is the Messiah, the Lord." ~ Luke 2:9b-11 (ERV)

Lord God, sometimes even good news is startling. Help us to recover from the shock that comes once we start to realize the extent of your faithfulness and generosity. We want to join with the shepherds in celebrating the coming of the Messiah. We want to share that good news with others. We also want to start living God-like lives of faithfulness and generosity. Draw us deeper into the story that transforms all who embrace it and the world which was made for it. Amen.