When the angels announced the birth of Jesus, they didn’t tell royalty, the government, politicians or the richest people in society. They appeared to shepherds watching their flocks near Bethlehem. Shepherds weren’t esteemed in society. They weren’t wealthy or important. They smelled like sheep, lived outside and slept on the ground. Most people didn’t think much of them. But God chose to reveal His Son’s arrival to them first.

Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people.

Luke 2:10

The angels announced the “good news” was for “all the people.” God’s free gift of salvation given through Christ is available to everyone (Acts 2:21). The announcement to the shepherds fulfills prophecy and also demonstrates that, no matter how low, insignificant, cast aside or powerless you feel, God chooses you. There’s no need to fear. Like a shepherd watching his sheep, He will keep you under His care and protect you.

Do you feel unimportant or forgotten? Remember, He desires fellowship with you, and you are personally significant to Him. As you pray, ask that your country’s leaders in Washington DC and elsewhere will recognize this truth and experience God’s fear-free, joy-filled love.

Recommended Reading: I Corinthians 1:4-9, 26-31