> > > HEARTLIGHT DAILY VERSE > (formerly Today's Verse) > by Phil Ware > >December 9, 2004 > >And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, >keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord >appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, >and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not >be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for >all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been >born to you; he is Christ the Lord." > > --Luke 2:8-11 > New International Version > >THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE... > Shepherds and the glory of the Lord in the same sentence. >Shepherds enjoyed a great heritage in Israel with Abraham, >Moses, and David as notable shepherds and God being identified >through Psalm 23 as a great shepherd. But by this time in >Israelite history, they were not highly regarded. They smelled >like sheep. They spent their time with sheep. They were not >really clean and religious enough to be considered spiritual. >So when God chose to announce the birth of Jesus to shepherds >with his contingent of angels he makes his point clear: >Everyone is loved by God, everyone has access to God, and >everyone is desired by God. > > >MY PRAYER... > Holy and Almighty God, I confess to you that sometimes the >outward appearance and reputation of a person colors the way I >treat them. But today, I'm convicted of how much you want >everyone to know about your grace in Jesus. Give me a heart to >love all people and a passion to share your grace with them. >Through Jesus I pray this. Amen. > >----------- > >Heartlight Daily devotional and prayer are written >by Phil Ware of HEARTLIGHT Magazine, on the web at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.1.1286813 >----------- >HEARTLIGHT is a non-profit organization and needs >your help! Find out how to support this ministry at: >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.2.1286813 >----------- >This daily devotional is published and distributed by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.3.1286813 > >Additional devotionals are available at >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.4.1286813 >----------- >For Copyright Terms visit >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.5.1286813 >----------- >The NIV Daily Verse is provided by >http://link.crosswalk.com/UM/T.asp?A1.21.29234.6.1286813 > > > > >>> Share the good news <<< >Please forward this message to a friend! > > >FREE Christian Book >http://l.salemweb.net/swnoffer0203/ > > >____________________SUBSCRIPTION INFO_______________________ > >* This newsletter is never sent unsolicited. To unsubscribe >from this newsletter immediately, simply click on the link below. >If this link is not clickable, simply cut and paste it into the >address bar of your browser. > >http://www.salememail.com/unsub/21/1286813.aspx > > >* Copyright © 2004 Salem Web Network and its Content > Providers. All rights reserved. > >1286813 > >____________________________________________________________ > >TRINITY COLLEGE & SEMINARY OFF CAMPUS & ONLINE >Experience Personal & Ministry Growth >Through Bible-Focused Degree Programs >Associate and Bachelor of Arts >Master of Arts, M.Div., Doctor of Arts, Doctor of Ministry >http://l.salemweb.net/tcs2003tr/footer/ >____________________________________________________________ > > > > > > >Questions or comments can be sent to mailsupport@... ~+~+~+ Alan Wheeler Featured TechTrax author at: http://www.mousetrax.com/techtrax Click on the Techtrax link! Sing unto him a new song; play skilfully with a loud noise. Psalms 33:3 blindlab@... drumming4him@... Owner of the following list at associate.com: Christian drummer christiandrummer-subscribe@...