Luke 2:11 · KJV
"For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."
King James Version
What does Luke 2:11 mean? →Passage Context
Devotional Reflection
In the same sentence, the Lord's glory and shepherds are mentioned. In Israel, shepherds had a great history. Abraham, Moses, and David were all famous shepherds, and Psalm 23 says that God is a great shepherd. At this point in Israelite history, though, they were not very well thought of. They had the smell of sheep. They were with sheep all the time. They weren't very clean or religious, so they couldn't be called spiritual. So, when God chose to use angels to tell shepherds about the birth of Jesus, He made it clear that everyone is loved by God, that everyone can talk to God, and that everyone is wanted by God.
Prayer
God, You are holy and powerful, but I confess to You that sometimes I judge people by their reputation and outward appearance. However, I'm struck by how strongly You feel that everyone should know about Your grace in Christ today. Give me a desire to spread Your grace and a heart that loves everyone. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
A baby in a feed trough was the sign for the shepherds. Isn't that a pretty strong sign? The All-Powerful One who made everything is sleeping where the sheep and goats ate their grain and hay. That God would love us so much that He would start out in such a humble way shows us why the angels praise Him so much. He is glorious, but instead of hiding or guarding that glory, He shared it with us so we could find it too.
Prayer
I join the angels in praising your glorious and holy name, O God of the manger and Ruler of the constellations. I'm in awe of your profound sacrifice. You could have shown Jesus to the shepherds with any sign, but you chose the manger. I appreciate you making yourself known in such a public location so I could find your sign and return to you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
Look at everything this verse says. Jesus is a descendant of David, who was the king that kept his promises forever. He is the Savior of everyone. He is Christ, the Messiah, and the hope that Israel was promised. He is the Lord, the ruler of everything, and the boss of our lives. The real question is whether or not we have decided that Jesus means all of these things to us today. Why not let Him be your Savior if He isn't today? If He is, who do you need to share His grace with?
Prayer
Father, I'm thankful that You sent Jesus to be my Lord and Savior. Help me as I try to tell the people I love about Your grace and His story. I want to tell the following people about Jesus. Please bless them. In Jesus' precious name I pray. Amen.
In the same sentence, the Lord's glory and shepherds are mentioned. In Israel, shepherds had a great history. Abraham, Moses, and David were all famous shepherds, and Psalm 23 says that God is a great shepherd. At this point in Israelite history, though, they were not very well thought of. They had the smell of sheep. They were with sheep all the time. They weren't very clean or religious, so they couldn't be called spiritual. So, when God chose to use angels to tell shepherds about the birth of Jesus, He made it clear that everyone is loved by God, that everyone can talk to God, and that everyone is wanted by God.
Prayer
Holy and All-Powerful God, I have to tell you that sometimes how I treat someone depends on how they look and how they are known. But today, I realize how much you want everyone to know about your grace in Jesus. Give me the desire to love everyone and the heart to share your grace with them. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
A baby in a feed trough was the sign for the shepherds. Isn't that a pretty strong sign? The All-Powerful One who made everything is sleeping where the sheep and goats ate their grain and hay. That God would love us so much that He would start out in such a humble way shows us why the angels praise Him so much. He is glorious, but instead of hiding or guarding that glory, He shared it with us so we could find it too.
Prayer
God of the manger and ruler of the stars, I join my heart and voice with the angels to praise your holy and glorious name. Your sacrifice means so much to me that I am in awe. You could have shown Jesus to the shepherds in any way, but you chose the manger. Thank you for showing up in a common place so I could find your sign and find my way back to you. In Jesus' precious name, I pray. Amen.
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