Of course we all know the different characters of the Christmas story, there’s Mary and Joseph, the shepherds, and the Wisemen. If we really know the story well, we know Simeon and Anna, too. But, what about the people who heard the announcements shared by these — the men and women on the street as the shepherds told their amazing story to anyone who would listen or those who heard the Wisemen’s stories?
Each one of those people had an opportunity to accept or reject the announcement that the Messiah, the Savior of the World had been born. Some would have dared to believe the story, while others would have scoffed and shook their heads at the ridiculously improbable tale.
Throughout the ages the same announcement has been shared with mankind — Jesus, Emmanuel, God with Us, came into the world to save us from our sins. God came as a baby born in Bethlehem, grew up and laid down His life on a cross to take our place. Then, with only God’s resurrection power, He rose again from the dead. Even now, it’s an amazing story!
When you hear the story, which one are you?
The one who dares to believe and receive this wonderful gift of salvation?
The one who scoffs and shakes their head at the absurdity of believing such a tale?
Or, already believing, will you share the announcement like the shepherds?
“For this is how God loved the world: He gave His one and only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 NLT
Therefore, since we have been made right in God’s sight by faith, we have peace with God because of what Jesus Christ our Lord has done for us. Romans 5:1 NLT
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