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Luke 2:15-16 - Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened

NIV When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.

After the angel announced the coming of the Christ and a host of angels sang, there was the normal night sky. The shepherds could have just gone back to their business of watching sheep, but they were did something more profound: "Let's go to Bethlehem...". Many Christians have had a spiritual experience, but have they then gone to see what the Lord is doing in their generation? We have made the revealing of the Christ the end point, instead of the beginning of a journey. Now that you know that Christ is alive, what is God doing in your generation? Are you willing to hurry off to find it?

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC

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Luke 2:10-11 - I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people

NIV But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord."

We can think of the people in biblical times as more prone toward angelic visits or children in mangers. But they were just as unnerved by the announcement of the birth of Christ as we would be. "Do not be afraid" is one of the most consistent commands in the Bible. It seems that the heavenly realm is so different from ours that we have to be told not to run away! When the gospel is proclaimed the heavens open up in our world and people have to be assured to not be afraid. For those who are able to conquer their fear and not run away, the good news of a Savior will create great joy in our hearts, for it is the reality of God's kingdom on the earth. Joy to the world, let earth receive her king!

Today's commentary by:
Dave Whitehead, Senior Pastor, Grace NYC

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