A Promise to Ponder Volume 3, Issue 35

Luke 2:8 - 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

   Upon the arrival of majesty the rich is called, the famous are invited, and those with the most connections appear on the guest list. This is the way it is with every person in majesty or power; they are untouchable to the general public. There was One, however who came and did not appear to the wealthy first, instead the arrival of this king was announced to a bunch of, poor, stinky shepherds, social outcasts. While the wealthy magi did come to see Jesus it was not until two years after He was born that they saw Him. The shepherds were the FIRST. The magi followed a strange star, the shepherds heard the news from God’s “personal” messenger, with choir background. While the magi appeared with wealthy gifts, God’s “personal” invitation to see His only begotten Son went out to shepherds who had nothing to give.

   What does this all mean? First, Jesus is not “untouchable” to the general public. Instead He says, “28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28, “37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37. Jesus does not hide behind, guards, security, or his wealth, instead the King of Kings says “Come” no appointment needed.

   Secondly, this shows us that Jesus does not come only to the wealthy, pretty, the ones who smells the best, or the most sanitary. The shepherds were poor, rough, stunk, and did not have access to the most sanitary conditions. Jesus loves you no matter where you stand in life.

   We can go on and on with what all this means, however it will suffice to say that the invitation to come to Jesus is still open to the public. “13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Romans 10:13, 21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved. Acts 2:21 Now that’s A Promise to Ponder!!