In the days after Christmas, it’s easy to pack away the wonder with the ornaments. But the shepherds remind us that the birth of Christ is not a seasonal story -- it’s a sending story. “They spread the word” (Luke 2:17). The good news they received was too good to keep quiet.
As followers of Jesus, we stand in their lineage. We, too, have encountered the Savior. We, too, have been entrusted with a message that brings amazement, comfort, and hope to weary hearts.
So how do we “spread the word” today? We do it by living with the joy of people who have truly met Jesus. Joy is contagious, especially when it’s rooted in grace. We do it by telling the biblical story and by speaking naturally about what God has done in our lives. Not forced. Not scripted. Just honest gratitude. We do it by embodying Christ’s love in small, faithful acts. Kindness often opens doors… and ears… to the words we share. We do it by remembering that the message itself carries the power. We don’t have to impress -- just point to Jesus.
This week, as the world settles back into “normalcy,” let’s resist the temptation to let Christmas fade. The shepherds didn’t return to their flocks unchanged. They carried the wonder with them, and they shared it freely. May we do the same.
-- SOUND BITES Ministry™
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