December 21 / Amazed (Advent)

Passage: Luke 2:15-20

The shepherds who witnessed the angelic announcement of Jesus' birth teach us how to respond when God speaks. They acted with urgency, found exactly what God promised, and immediately shared the good news with others. Their amazement at God's love should mirror our own response to the gospel. God's love isn't just a feeling but demonstrated action - He sent His Son to die for us while we were still sinners. When we truly grasp this sacrificial love, it transforms us from the inside out, compelling us to love others in the same way.