“Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying, “Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.””
Luke 2:13-14 NLT
I’ve often wondered at God’s choice of shepherds to be one of the first to announce the birth of His Son to. Yet, it fits with His pattern: wise men from the east, an earthy father who is a carpenter; a young virgin mother; a mixed bag of disciples. None would be considered people of influence, and yet they were His pick. If we were given the task we would have chosen differently. It would be like us choosing the Wayside Chapel at Kings Cross in Sydney Australia. Kings Cross is where the brothels are, and where many vagrants live homeless.
We would have chosen a large arena where paying customers could come. The homeless would not get a look in. However, God did not choose the affluent. King Herod found out by default and as a result many babies died. The religious leaders found out at the same time, but did not bother to search for Jesus. In fact they stood against Him, and eventually crucified Him.
We must pause and consider God’s thinking: why did He do it this way? What does this mean for us? What does this mean about how we announce Him? Who is God wanting to reach?
Christmas afternoon I will be by myself. I have discovered a disability support home nearby. I may see if they need help. I’ve been reluctant as I have always been placed more with old people. I have no experience with disabled people, yet, they also need the gospel. I wonder!
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