"IT'S THE MESSIAH!!!!"

Picture by Caprice Miller

 

“An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.” – Luke 2:9-10

 This sculptured angel graces the corner of the Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth, Texas.  The size and beauty of it really catches your attention.  It’s as though it is heralding everyone to come in and witness something special.  For some reason this picture makes me think of Christmas.  I can’t help but be reminded of the angels that announced the birth of Christ to the shepherds in the field.  They were certainly heralding them to come witness the most important event in history.  I’m so thankful that the birth of Jesus isn’t just for Christmas. 

How amazing that God loved us so much that He sent Jesus to save us all.   His birth was so unremarkable in one sense because of the lowly manger He was reduced to be born in.  And yet at the same time His birth was so extraordinary that it was announced by an angel who would then be joined by a host of angels singing His praises.   Their audience was a group of shepherds.  They were probably tired and smelly from their field work and the sheep.  Not really the audience you would expect to be the first to hear about the birth of THE MESSIAH.  Meanwhile, there was this amazing star that glowed over His birthplace.  It caused such a stir that three kings from far away followed it to him.  They had actually been watching for this phenomenon and couldn’t wait to find Jesus.  Imagine these two completely different groups of people – shepherds and kings – and Jesus came for each and every one of them and everyone in-between.

So often we hear good news and in the moment cheer about it and probably even tell others about it for a while.  But imagine if you were those shepherds that the angel spoke to.  Seriously, could you ever keep that to yourself?  “IT’S A TALKING ANGEL!!!!!  BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, IT’S THE MESSIAH!!!!!!!!!!!”  Nope, we could never stop talking about that.  So, why don’t we talk about it every day of our lives? 

“IT’S THE MESSIAH!!!!!”

My desire is that the impact that Christ has and will have on my life cannot be contained.  I won’t be able to stop talking about it and, in a way, be like the angel heralding people to experience something life changing.