READ –Luke 2:8-20
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And behold,[a] an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: 14 “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” 15 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.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
SOAP– Luke 2:20
The shepherds demonstrated faith in action. The shepherds were given the Good News of Jesus Christ, and responded by going to seek what the Lord had made known. A believer’s response to a message from the Lord should be one of action. The shepherds were obedient to go and see. Once they did see the Truth, the Messiah, their response was one of glorifying and praising God.
Is my response to the Lord’s message one of action? In what circumstance is the Lord urging me to seek in faith what He has for me? Those who seek God in obedience and faith will be rewarded.
Father God, make me a woman of action. Lord, give me the faith to remain obedient and seek You without hesitation. Lord, make me a woman of praise. Give me the joy to praise You in all circumstances. Lord, make me a woman of perseverance. Give me the endurance to continue joyfully in the work You’ve given me until I see the Messiah face to face. In Jesus’ name. Amen.