'The King's Location' - Luke 2:8-12

That night [after Jesus was born,] there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."

Luke 2:8-12 NLT

Key Thought​


Incredibly, when the angel of God announced the birth of God's Son, the King, he gave his location to the shepherds as "lying in a manger." Luke wants us to grasp three powerful truths in this simple description.
  1. God tapped into the long line of imagery that ties him and his work to shepherds.
  2. Even though shepherds were not respected in Jesus' day, God announced the birth of his Son to them first — This announcement is part of Luke's emphasis on God's desire to reach all kinds of people across every stratum of life.
  3. The Savior entered the world in humble circumstances, born to an ordinary and otherwise unnoticeable family.
The grand and the forgotten, the glorious and the abandoned, those who have the promise and those who are hopeful are all combined into God's story of love, grace, and salvation. The needle that sews this tapestry of grace is God's love. His thread is the Holy Spirit. His good news is that Jesus, God's Son and our Savior, has arrived at a location we can all find, knocking on the door of our hearts.

Today's Prayer​


Holy and magnificent God, thank you for making yourself accessible and reachable in your Son. Thank you for coming to earth in human flesh as Jesus bringing your salvation for me and taking away my most significant reason to be afraid. In Jesus' name, I give you thanks. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​


Ⓒ 1996-2023 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Continue reading...
 
That night [after Jesus was born,] there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger."

Luke 2:8-12 NLT

Key Thought​


Incredibly, when the angel of God announced the birth of God's Son, the King, he gave his location to the shepherds as "lying in a manger." Luke wants us to grasp three powerful truths in this simple description.
  1. God tapped into the long line of imagery that ties him and his work to shepherds.
  2. Even though shepherds were not respected in Jesus' day, God announced the birth of his Son to them first — This announcement is part of Luke's emphasis on God's desire to reach all kinds of people across every stratum of life.
  3. The Savior entered the world in humble circumstances, born to an ordinary and otherwise unnoticeable family.
The grand and the forgotten, the glorious and the abandoned, those who have the promise and those who are hopeful are all combined into God's story of love, grace, and salvation. The needle that sews this tapestry of grace is God's love. His thread is the Holy Spirit. His good news is that Jesus, God's Son and our Savior, has arrived at a location we can all find, knocking on the door of our hearts.

Today's Prayer​


Holy and magnificent God, thank you for making yourself accessible and reachable in your Son. Thank you for coming to earth in human flesh as Jesus bringing your salvation for me and taking away my most significant reason to be afraid. In Jesus' name, I give you thanks. Amen.

Related Scripture Readings​


Ⓒ 1996-2023 Heartlight, Inc. This material may not be reproduced in part or whole for commercial use without written consent. What Jesus Did! is written by Phil Ware and is available in book form. Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright ©1996, 2004, 2007, 2013, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

Continue reading...
Let us all run to the arms of Jesus. Find the location of His Spirit of love, mercy and compassion.
 

Similar Requests

  • Article Article
[The shepherds who had been told by an angel about Jesus' birth] hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child. All who heard the...
Replies
2
Views
103
  • Article Article
And while [Joseph and Mary were in Bethlehem], the time came for her baby to be born. She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them. —Luke 2:6-7 NLT Key Thought We all wait in...
Replies
3
Views
118
  • Article Article
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...
Replies
1
Views
115
  • Article Article
Eight days [after his birth], when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived. Then it was time for their purification offering, as required by the law of Moses after the birth of a child; so his parents took him to Jerusalem to...
Replies
2
Views
141
  • Article Article
Jesus' parents were amazed at what was being said about him [by Simeon]. Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby's mother, "This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. As a result...
Replies
2
Views
105
  1. Articles Articles:
    🙏 💬 **Prayer Group Updates!** 💬

    🌟 Let's lift up @Deerly54's prayer for Keith, asking God to transform his heart.
    🏠 Pray for peace & healing in @Anonymous's house.
    💔 Pray for @Anonymous's son in jail, asking for God’s intervention.
    💔 Let’s pray for healing for @Dunlewen’s Dennis.
    💔 Please pray for @needhelpsobad48's son to cooperate & her husband's safe return.
    🔒 Break curses of romantic rejection over @Anonymous's life!
    🛡️ @Plasse needs prayers for protection & healing for Matt's family!
    💖 @Thuntarad & @Goghysk need prayers for heart's desires & godly relationships.
    🎁 Let's pray for a better new place for @Anonymous as Christmas is canceled.
    💔 Join in prayer for @GodsWoman's granddaughter & family.
    💔 Pray for @Abençõada’s family unity.
    💔 Pray for @Anonymous’s physical discomfort.

    Pray in Jesus' Name! ✝️❤️
  2. Articles Articles:
    🙏 Hello everyone! 🙏

    Let's lift up these needs in Jesus' Name:

    - @Trogamfe’s daughter needs prayer for her relationship and behavior.
    - @Ativnac needs strength and breakthrough.
    - @Deerly54 prays for God’s favor in a relationship.
    - @Gods+woman needs prayer for her granddaughter influenced by dark magic.
    - @Plasse requests healing for neighbors and spiritual protection.
    - A son in jail needs our prayers.

    Join me in praying for these urgent needs! 💖
  3. Articles Articles:
    🙏 💗 **Prayer Board Update!** 💗

    Hi everyone! Let's lift up these needs in Jesus' Name:

    - **@Chaekyth** needs healing & hope.
    - **@Metlya**’s friend with COVID & asthma.
    - **@Deerly54** prays for God's favor.
    - **@Gods_woman**’s granddaughter & family.
    - **@Plasse**’s neighbor Matt M. & family for healing.
    - **@needhelpsobad48**’s family.
    - **@Goghysk** seeks godly company.
    - **@Thuntarad** needs strength & peace.
    - **@Abenç½aoada** prays for family unity.
    - *Anonymous* seeks home peace & healing.

    lease keep each other & these prayers in mind.
    God bless you all! 🙏🙌
  4. Articles Articles:
    🙏 💛 Hello everyone! Let's lift up these requests in Jesus' Name:

    🛡️ Pray for Anonymous's family, especially their sister-in-law, for God's protection and provision. @Anonymous, we're with you!

    💔 @Metlya's friend with COVID and pre-existing asthma needs our prayers for healing and strength.

    💸 Let's also pray for @Roshan Dsouza who's facing financial hardships. May God provide and bring peace.

    🏥 Pray for Matt M. and his family's healing. @Plasse, we're praying with you!

    Remember, God is faithful and hears our prayers! 🙏💕
Your donations for running this web site are greatly appreciated.

Click To Make A Donation

Latest Blogs & Articles

Back
Top Bottom