A Story Worth Telling

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

—Luke 2:8-17 (KJV)

Heavenly Father,

Just like the shepherds on that night long ago, may I come with haste to find my Savior waiting for me, then go and tell the story of His great love for me.

Thank you for choosing to reveal this good news to shepherds, to show me that Jesus is a King for every man—that He was sent for me.

Thank You that, just like You did for the shepherds, You meet me where I am—and surround me with Your Glory.

Thank You that I don’t have to fear—because what You have to tell me is always for my good.

Thank You that the “good tidings of great joy” which You brought that night continue in the good news You bring to me today.

Thank You that when I seek Jesus today—through prayer and through Your Word—He shows Himself to me and I come to experience for myself His great love for me.

Thank You that I, too, can join with the angels and sing praises to You for all the good things You have done for me.

Help me not only to continue to seek Jesus for myself, but also to tell the story of my experience of His love for me—so that others might come to know Him, too.

Just like the shepherds on that night long ago, may I come with haste to find my Savior waiting for me, then go and tell the story of His great love for me.

In the name of Jesus, Amen.