Joyful Transformation

And there were shepherds living out in the fields neary, keeping watch over their flocks at night. Luke 2:8

Watching. The shepherds were watching their sheep, but for years there people had been watching for the coming Messaih. They had read the prophecies, they knew he was coming and they hoped they would be able to see it. How marvelous to live in a time of history when God was acting directly. How great to receive the news via angel messengers. Perhaps they were so blessed because they had been "watching".

Tonight many children will go to bed "watching" for Santa to come and bring them gifts. Many parents will watch for that moment when their child has reached "deep sleep" where they can open the door and let Santa in. Christmas is a time filled with anticipation.

While we spend time with our families and enjoy our children let us "watch" for opportunities to tell them of Jesus. Let us center our lives on wathicng him and being like him. Mostly let us realize that the "best is yet to come" and watch for his return to take us home.

Are you ready? Let's go!!