The first chosen to see Jesus as God in the flesh were shepherds. They were considered the least of these, however a good shepherd was willing to lay down his life for his sheep if necessary. Little did they know that this baby was one day going to be the Good Shepherd who would lay down His life for them and for us; His sheep. Are you one of His sheep? The Bible says, “If you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved.”

Here is the account of the shepherds in Luke.

Luke 2:8-20

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.  And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.  And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”  And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest,
    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.  And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.  And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.  But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.  And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

Who is God in the person of Jesus here? He is the Good Shepherd.

John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

Who are we in Him? We are His Sheep.

John 10:3-4 The sheep hear his voice, and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes before them, and the sheep follow him, for they know his voice.

December	Biblical Account	Points to Jesus as…	You, in Him, are…
1	Creation	The Creator	A New Creation
2	Adam & Eve	The Sinless Savior	A Saved Sinner
3	Noah	The Way of Salvation	Saved from Judgement
4	Abraham	The Promised Offspring	An Heir of the Promise
5	Isaac	The Lamb of God	Ransomed
6	Jacob	The Bridge	A Recipient of Grace
7	Joseph	The Provider	Cared For
8	Moses	The Deliverer	Delivered from Sin & Death
9	Joshua	Victorious	More than a Conqueror
10	Ruth	The Redeemer	Redeemed
11	Samuel	Sovereign	Chosen
12	David	King	Royalty
13	Solomon	Wisdom	Equipped to be Wise
14	Prophets #1	The Light of the World	Child of Light
15	Prophets #2	The Mediator of the New Covenant	His
16	Daniel	Our Rescuer	Rescued
17	Nehemiah	The Cornerstone	A Living Stone
18	Zechariah & Elizabeth	Faithful to Hear	Heard
19	John the Baptist	God, the Son	On Mission (like John)
20	Mary	Lord	Kept
21	Joseph	Immanuel – God with Us	Never Alone
22	Angels	Worthy of Praise	Bowed Down
23	Bethlehem	Ruler Over All	Secure
24	Shepherd	The Good Shepherd	His Sheep

When You Pray…

Pray for :

1. Yourself
2. Your Spouse – Encouraging words would come out of their mouths.
3. Your Children/Grandchildren – Servant Hearted
4. Your Spouse’s Extended Family

If not married, then pray for your mother’s side of the family on Wednesdays and your father’s side of the family on Thursday :)

Blessings to you!