The birth of Jesus happened quietly, at night, without many people around.
Imagine the Savior born in humble surroundings, with no announcement except that spoken by the angel, and then suddenly praises from a multitude of heavenly hosts.
v.10 - "good news", "great joy", "for all the people"
v.14 - "Glory to God", "peace among men"
-What does Christ's coming mean to me and to you? What words would you use to describe His birth?
Throughout the chapter, I found there are lots of "seeing and looking", things being "revealed" or made known, and things being said and told.
v.15-The shepherds went to Bethlehem to "see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to them".
v.17-The shepherds saw, and made known the statement which had been told them about Jesus.
v.18-All who heard wondered at the things told by the shepherds.
v.20-The shepherds praised God for all that they heard and seen, just as had been told them.
v.25-Simeon was "looking for the consolation of Israel".
v.26-It was revealed to Simeon by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
v.30-Simeon says "For my eyes have seen Thy salvation".
v.32-"A light of revelation to the Gentiles".
v.33- Joseph and Mary were amazed at the things which were said about Him.
v.35b-"...to the end that thoughts from many hearts will be revealed".
v.38-Anna spoke of Him to all those who were looking for Jerusalem's redemption.
v.44-45: Joseph and Mary were "looking for Jesus".
v.47-48: All who heard Him were amazed, and when they (Joseph and Mary) saw Him, they were astonished. Joseph and Mary were anxiously looking for Jesus.
-What have we heard from others about Jesus? And what has been said about Him? --> "Who do the people say I am?...Who do you say I am?" (looking ahead in Luke 9)
-What has been revealed to each of us that we can tell others? Are we looking for something more? Is Jesus enough?
Reminds me of the following praise song:
"Enough" - Passion/Chris Tomlin
All of you is more than enough for all of me,
For every thirst and every need.
You satisfy me with your love, and all I have in you is more than enough.
You’re my supply, my breath of life,
Still more awesome than I know,
You’re my reward, worth living for,
Still more awesome than I know.
You’re my sacrifice of greatest price,
Still more awesome than I know,
You’re my coming king, you are everything,
Still more awesome than I know.
More than all I want, more than all I need,
You are more than enough for me.
More than all I know, more than all I can see,
You are more than enough for me.
Again, thanks for reading my lengthy comment.
Good night, God bless.
-Ying
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