Luke 2:15 “And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Beth-lehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.“
The shepherds did not debate. They did not delay. As soon as God revealed truth to them, they moved. They stepped out into the night, not knowing what the manger looked like, not knowing what they would say, not knowing how Mary and Joseph would receive them — but they obeyed. Christmas becomes precious when we follow Jesus with that same simple, trusting obedience. Bethlehem was not glamorous, but it was exactly where God wanted them to be. And obedience always leads us to blessing.
In our lives, God calls us to steps of faith that may not feel comfortable or familiar — witnessing to a family member, forgiving someone who hurt us, rearranging our priorities so Christ is not squeezed into the margins. The shepherds remind us that the most meaningful moments begin with the words, “Let us now go…” What would change in your life this Christmas if you obeyed everything God has already shown you? Joy always grows where obedience is planted.
Scripture Reading: James 1:22, John 13:17, Hebrews 11:6