In Luke 2 and Luke 15, we’re reminded that God first announced the birth of Jesus not to kings or priests, but to lowly shepherds—outcasts on the margins of society. Why? Because the good news of Christ is for the lost, the overlooked, and the weary.
That holy night, the shepherds didn’t just hear the angels’ song—they were transformed. They moved from loneliness to joy, from fear to praise. In encountering the Savior, they became sheep of the Good Shepherd, joining in the celebration of heaven itself.
Jesus tells us in Luke 15 that there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels over even one sinner who repents. That joy isn’t just theirs—it’s ours too. If you belong to Christ, you are His sheep, and you celebrate with the angels, even now.
Glory to God in the highest!
This Advent, may the joy of salvation awaken our hearts to praise, thanksgiving, and hope—no matter how ordinary or difficult life may feel.
