Let's Go

When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about." They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger. (Luke 2:15-16 NLT)

Today's meditation:

• They didn't have to go. They could have chosen not to get involved, to have enjoyed the moment but remained in their places. Can you imagine the conversation? "What just happened here?" "I don't know." "What are we to do?" "Let's go." "Let's see this." Good decision. Always good to go to the Savior.

Pray today:

• For the people of Emmanuel College to have a willingness to go to the Lord - often, and to see what he is doing in the world and in us - always.
• For the true meaning of Christmas to settle over us, even in the midst of colorfully wrapped presents and hopeful shouts of glee, to remember the greatest gift of all, the babe in the manger wrapped in swaddling clothes, the hope of all mankind.

Pray First! Pray Through!