O What a Holy Night

 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)

Scripture doesn’t reveal if stars were shining that night while the shepherds watched their sheep, but when the Lord’s angel appeared, the radiance of Yahweh’s glory surrounded them, breaking the darkness. The angel said not to fear; his news was for everyone: The Savior, Christ the Lord, was born in Bethlehem. Oh, what a holy night, indeed! They would recognize the swaddled baby, finding Him in a manger. Then suddenly, a multitude of the heavenly host joined the angel in praising God and then returned to heaven. The shepherds quickly left their sheep, looking inside stable, after stable and, found Christ the Lord, just as the angel said and worshiped Him. They were the first preachers to proclaim the Good News of Christ to others (v. 17).

Jesus came to Earth, making peace between God and humanity and forgiveness of sins possible. He calls out to all, not as a baby, but as the Savior of the world, offering salvation, eternal life with Him to all people, but His offer isn’t yours until you receive His gift. God, who is only a prayer away, forgives all who call out to Him. By accepting and unwrapping the most precious, priceless, and matchless gift of God’s only Son, Jesus, the Father adopts you into His family, and the gift of everlasting life is yours.