Four hundred years of silence. No prophets. No angels. No word.
Was there talk in the heavenly realms? Did the angels wonder why earth seemed to be disregarded? Peter tells us angels long to look into the things concerning man’s salvation (1 Peter 1:12). Did they realize something momentous was about to happen? What did they feel when they were released from heaven to announce the birth of the Messiah?
I like wondering about these things, but I can only be sure of what Luke 2 tells us—the angels’ joy could not be contained and they erupted into worship.
First came the message from an angel in shining glory:
“Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
he is the Messiah, the Lord.”
Then, a great host of angels appeared, praising God:
“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
He’s here! The silence has been broken. Messiah has come.
May our hearts be as responsive as the shepherds. They hurried off to find Jesus and, “when they had seen Him, they spread the word and all who heard it were amazed.”
Share the shepherds’ message and amaze someone today!
BARBARA HIGBY 