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God Meets Us Where We Are

Luke tells us that while the shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks, an angel appeared and the glory of God surrounded them. Fear filled their hearts, but the angel spoke words of peace and joy. He told them that a Saviour had been born in Bethlehem, the promised Messiah, and that they would find him lying in a manger.

The shepherds were not the type of people others admired. Their work kept them away from the temple and from social circles. Yet God saw them. He knew their names, their work, and their weariness, and he chose them to be the first to hear about his Son. In doing this, God showed that his love does not depend on status or success. He delights in revealing himself to those who are willing to listen.

The shepherds responded quickly. They left their fields and went to see what God had told them. When they found Mary, Joseph, and the baby, their hearts overflowed with joy. They returned to their work praising God, telling everyone what they had seen. Their encounter with Jesus changed how they lived, and their story became a testimony of God’s goodness.

Like the shepherds, we are invited to find Jesus in the middle of our daily routines. God still meets people in unexpected places, bringing light into ordinary moments. The same joy that filled the shepherds’ hearts is available to us when we pause, listen, and make room for him.

Take a few minutes today to notice the ordinary spaces where you spend your time. In your work, your home, or your daily commute. Ask God to open your eyes to his presence there. Believe that he can turn even the most familiar moments into places where his glory shines.