A Birth Announcement like None Other

 

I have seen many birth announcements over the years.  Some have come in the mail, some on social media, some directly from the parent’s mouth.  Never, ever have I seen a birth announcement to equal the one the shepherds received outside Bethlehem when Jesus was born.  They were watching their sheep, trying to stay warm, and trying to stay alert to threats to the flock.  Suddenly they were startled by an angel surrounded by the glory of the Lord.  They were terrified!  I sure would have been!  The angel was telling them, “Do not be afraid.  I am here with good news.  This joyful news is for all people.  In David’s city a Savior is born.  He is Christ the Lord!”  Enter more angels giving glory to God.  There were not just a couple angels, but a multitude of heavenly hosts.  A multitude means a large number according to the Cambridge dictionary.  Now that is the epitome of a birth announcement.  All for a baby born in a stable.

Of course, this baby was not just a baby born to a poor couple.  He was God in human form come to be our Savior.  Maybe His birth place was not special, but His birth announcement was beyond special.  And this ultimate in birth announcements came to shepherds who were considered the lowest of the low.  It comes to me today from God’s word.  It comes to me a sinner who needed a Savior.  It comes to you, too.  Do you need a Savior?  Well, He came for you.  This announcement is for you.  Rejoice!  Jesus came!