Author name: Pastor Burns

Matthew 2:3 “When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.“ The announcement of Jesus’ birth did not bring joy to everyone. Herod heard the news and was troubled—deeply shaken because another King had come. Some hearts rejoice at the thought of Christ; others resist Him. The same light…

Matthew 2:2 “Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.“ The wise men began their journey with a question—a question that still echoes through the hearts of people today: Where is He? Their search was intentional, sincere, and deeply spiritual.

Luke 2:19 “But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.“ People responded to Christ’s birth in different ways. Some wondered. Mary pondered. The shepherds praised. Mary teaches us to treasure the work of God in quiet reflection—to sit still and let the weight of God’s grace sink deep into our hearts.

Luke 2:15 “Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass…“ The shepherds didn’t just hear the message—they acted on it. They said, “Let us go now.” Their faith moved them. True belief always produces action. Faith hears, faith trusts, and faith moves toward Jesus. They came with

Luke 2:14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.“ Heaven could not remain silent. When Christ was born, angels filled the sky with praise. The birth of Jesus is not just a historical fact—it is a heavenly celebration. Worship is the natural response to who Jesus is and

Luke 2:12 “And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.“ God gave the shepherds a simple sign—not a throne, not a king’s robe, not a royal cradle. The sign was humility. The Saviour would be found wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying

Luke 2:11 “For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.“ “Unto you” — not just Israel, not just the rich or educated, not just the righteous or religious. Christ came for all people, and He came personally. A Saviour implies rescue… because mankind needed rescuing. The

Luke 2:10 “And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy…“ When God breaks into our lives, His first message is often “Fear not.” Fear had gripped the shepherds as heaven’s glory lit up the night. Yet God’s message was not judgment—it was joy. The gospel

Luke 2:8 “And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.“ Shepherds were ordinary, overlooked, and sometimes despised. Yet God chose them—not princes, not scholars, not priests—to receive heaven’s greatest announcement. This reveals the heart of God: He delights in meeting the humble and lifting the

Luke 2:7 “And she brought forth her firstborn son… and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.“ There was no room for Jesus in the inn, but He came anyway. Not in a palace, not with applause, but in a manger—a feeding trough. God chose the lowest