In Luke 2, God chooses shepherds—ordinary people living ordinary lives—to be the first to hear the news of Jesus’ birth. Their story reminds us that God often reveals His glory in everyday moments, not just in the extraordinary or highly visible ones.

The sign given to the shepherds was unexpected: a baby lying in a manger. Jesus entered the world humbly, meeting humanity at its lowest point so He could fully identify with us. The manger becomes a powerful reminder that God draws near, even in places that feel overlooked or insignificant.

This Christmas message invites us to reflect on how the extraordinary gift of Christ is carried into the ordinary rhythms of life. Just as the shepherds returned to their everyday routines changed by what they had seen, we are invited to carry the hope of Jesus into our own ordinary lives.