September 19, 2017: SOAP #2847: Ezekiel 47-48; Luke 2

Scripture:  Luke (NIV) 2:17 When they [the shepherds on the night Jesus was born] had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Observation:  I am wondering if any of those who heard the shepherds spreading the word about the angels and the baby in a manger…I wonder if any of those who heard remembered it later in life.  I wonder if 30 years later, some of them thought back to that evening in Bethlehem thinking that this Miracle Worker might be the same one the shepherds announced.

Those in their 20’s and 30’s when Jesus was born would be in their 50’s and 60’s during Jesus ministry.  Later in this same chapter (vs. 36-37) we read of Anna who was in her 80’s.  So, thinking that some would live into their 50’s and 60’s is reasonable.

Application:  It is good to look back and recall what God has done and said in my past.  It is good to know that God was working with my future in view.  He was preparing me for the present!

Prayer:  Heavenly Father, I move out in today, knowing you have prepared me for what lies ahead, and knowing that you are with me, as you have always been!  Amen

Pastor Leon
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