On this, the 3rd day of advent, we take a peek into God’s birth announcement. Luke 2:8-20 gives the full account.

With great exultation, He sent angels to share the good news of Jesus’ birth with shepherds who were out in the fields watching over their flocks.

Even though they had cold and lonely jobs and were considered to be low on the societal scale of popularity, the shepherds were the first ones to see and hear God’s announcement of the birth of His Son. To add icing to the birthday cake, God’s messengers, His angels, filled the sky with the brilliant joy-filled news and praise music!

The shepherds believed the news and rushed to see this Babe lying in a manger. Oh, to believe and seek the Messiah.

Let us prepare our hearts to celebrate the birth of Jesus.