Tuesday, December 24, 2024

To have Christ

December 24, 2024

 “So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.”

—Luke 2:15-17 


It must have been quite a night for those shepherds! It began as countless other nights had begun, but ended as no other had ever ended. What strikes me about these verses is their urgency. They hurried to the place where Jesus was, and when they had seen him, they quickly scattered, telling everyone they met. Here’s where it gets interesting: They didn’t tell everyone what they had experienced; they told what had been told them by the angels. This is important. 


Your experience is not without validity, but it is your experience, not mine, nor anyone else’s. What you have experienced of Jesus is important, but not as important as the message about him—that he is the Savior, Christ the Lord. Tell others what you have experienced of Jesus, but don’t forget to also tell them who he is and why he came. Others can’t have your experience, but they can have your Christ.

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