When they saw the child they repeated what they had been told about him, and everyone who heard it was astonished at what the shepherds had to say.
Lk.2:17,18
The shepherds respond to the glorious angelic apparition they are given by rushing to the baby in the stable and worshiping him. They don't stop there. They then share the Good News, to everyone's astonishment.
I like that the shepherds are the first evangelists. Ordinary people spreading an extraordinary message gives it more authenticity, more punch. My ordinariness isn't an obstacle, it's an asset to my spreading the good news about Jesus. There's enough bad news. People want to hear good news. This year, I can be someone who tells them.
And the Good News is? God loves you and has a plan for your life, a plan found in following his son Jesus.
A blessed New Year to you all and your loved ones.
Mary Mother of God, pray for us.
No comments:
Post a Comment