And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
~Luke 2:8-20~
Suddenly, a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
~Luke 2:8-20~
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What a joyful nativity sculpture! In all our attempts to portray the holiness and spiritual significance of Jesus's birth, we might lose sight of the joyful family that was inaugurated with it.
ReplyDeleteit's my favorite nativity set - if I remember correctly, it's a copy of one from Africa, though I can't recall which country. I love the delight and joy that Joseph seems to demonstrate!
DeleteKym, I loved the video! Such joy falls on the soul in listening. And the sculpture ... may I never forget He lived as a child, a toddler, in the midst of family. Blessings on this second Sunday of Advent!
ReplyDeletethank you - I loved the video too and had to share it! And that nativity set is my favorite, as it just seems to capture the joy and triumph that Jesus brought to earth, and to his earthly family.
DeleteGlory to God in the highest and on earth peace.
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