VERSE:
Luke 2:16-20
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
LESSON:
Spread the word!
This verse recounts the Joy and excitement of the Shepherds who heard of Jesus' coming from the Angels. How did they respond to this news? "...They hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger...". What did then do after they had seen the infant Jesus? "...They spread the word...". At Christmas time, we have all been given a gift that can never be topped. It has no new and better model. It was already the best. How can we respond to this gift? We can "...spread the news..." about the true meaning of Christmas...and of the Birth of our LORD in a stable in Bethlehem. That birth that occurred over 2,000 years ago has made all of the difference in the world, and can make all the difference in your personal life. All you need to do is accept this free gift!!!
