Luke 1:39-55
Luke's story is a comparison between the Caesar and the Christ. Who is the real King of everything? Jesus. The angels of heaven let us know the real truth about the Messiah Savior and Lord because in the story they tell the shepherds and we can read it.
There are lots of meaning in the story. Shepherds were watchmen, protecting the sheep from danger. They were usually poor and did not get a lot of respect. They are a sign that if we feel unimportant God still speaks His message to us. The Messiah is for everyone, great and small. Even me and you!
Shepherds are also witnesses and worshippers. They saw baby Jesus and told others what God had said and God had done. They were amazed and praised God and glorified Him. God is still amazing, every day is a miracle. We should praise God every day, lots and lots!
But I think there is a secret meaning to the story. In the Jewish Bible, the Kings and leaders are called shepherds. Here's the secret. In the Gospels the authors find stories in the Jewish Bible and apply them to Jesus. They say He fulfills the prophecies. I think the story of the shepherds is also a prophecy. Some day, the angels of God will announce to all the world that Jesus is the Messiah Lord and Savior. I think those shepherds are a reminder that all the kings and leaders of the world will come to worship Jesus some day. They will understand that He is the true King, the real King.
Baby Jesus was in a manger--that is a feeding trough. This is also a secret meaning. Jesus is the Bread of Life--He feeds us Himself. He feeds us with His words and with His body and blood in communion. We have heard His word, now we are amazed that God loves us so! Now let us go to the altar/manger and be fed with His own life.
And let us always praise God and glorify Him for He is so loving and good to us.
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