The Scribes and Pharisees studied the Scriptures and knew the Savior would be born. But, like today, religion was a profitable business, and they weren't going to preach that someone greater than themselves was about to be born. Yet, outside the city were shepherds who loved God despite being poor and dirty from living outdoors … Continue reading Why the Shepherds?
Luke 2:10-11
Why the Shepherds?
Have you ever wondered why the angel appeared first to the shepherds instead of the religious leaders with the good news of their Messiah's birth? It's because the religious leaders were too full of themselves to wait on God, but the shepherds, though lowly and despised, loved God with all their hearts and waited daily … Continue reading Why the Shepherds?
Good Tidings of Great Joy!
On the night Jesus was born, the angel didn't appear to the religious leaders or notables to give them the good news; He came to the shepherds. They were considered the lowest people and weren't respected or included in any social events, but they loved God and waited for their Messiah. God doesn't look at … Continue reading Good Tidings of Great Joy!
Smile, God Loves You! 