WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21

READ: “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” Luke 2:14

REFLECT: The Bible tells us “a great company” of angels spoke these words together. Can you imagine the thunderous roar of praise? Wow! The shepherds must have felt very small in that moment. But just like we saw yesterday, this powerful and thunderous message is one of peace. The angels are shouting God’s glory and in the same breath reassuring us of God’s peace and his favor – his grace.

You know, shepherds were not “favored” by the people around them. No one wanted to be around them and they weren’t trusted by others. They were isolated, poor and very low on the social ladder. Yet, God chooses to thunder his message of grace to them first! And it’s the same today. Maybe you feel like the shepherds, low on the social ladder, maybe you’re poor or isolated. Or maybe on the outside you look high on the social ladder, surrounded by friends and money, but on the inside you feel like a shepherd. No matter where you are, God’s peace and favor are thundering for you today.

Listen for God’s thundering peace and grace in your life today.