SHEPHERDS

 

SHEPHERDS

Composed 12/3/11

Who was it that was first told

a story that would unfold

right before their very own eyes.

Were they ever in for a surprise!

It's the shepherds! They were so surprised!

It's recorded they were quite terrified!

This news was too terrific;

in fact, quite fantastic!

So off they hurried to see if it was so

still basking in the heavenly glow

of the glory of the Lord

that could not be ignored.

Was the Savior of the world born?

Perhaps they arrived before morn

to find each detail just as the angel said.

Yes! A baby was lying in the manger bed!

This baby, a Savior, Christ the Lord,

would bring peace and joy abroad

to every tribe in every nation

even down to our generation!

After witnessing this glorious news

they testified to everyone, not just a few.

Everyone was amazed

at history's new phase.

Amazement!

Wonderment!

Too good to be true.

This promise come due.

The world would never be the same

as the shepherds gladly proclaimed

this good news bringing great joy.

These first missionaries or envoys.

These shepherds paved the way

for the Good Shepherd that day.

The Good Shepherd who came to save the lost world,

to bring joy and peace, to ease our heavy loads.

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God's Son is referred to as the Good Shepherd.

David referred to him as "my" Shepherd.

The Lord longs to be your personal Savior,

to give you rest from burdens that labor.

Take a minute to read Luke 2 (10-11)

and notice each word "you."

This good news is for you.

This Savior was born for you.

Right now, today, make God personal.

He's ready and willing, always available.

A simple prayer will connect you

to the One who came to save you.

The Lord is my shepherd...

Psalm 23:1

I am the good shepherd;

I know my sheep and my sheep know me.

John 10:14

May the God of peace...

that great Shepherd of the sheep,

equip you with everything good for doing his will,

and may he work in us what is pleasing to him,

through Jesus Christ,

to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Hebrews 13:20-21

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.

Luke 2:10-11