And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest,

    and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. - Luke 2:8-18


Hope for EVERYONE

10 And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.


Hope brings PEACE

14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”


Hope moves you to MAKE YOUR NEXT STEP

15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.


Next Steps This Week:

  • What good news of great joy has God brought to you this year?  Spend some time thanking God for all He has done.
  • In stillness and solitude, seek His peace.
  • Filled with hope for today and 2026, what next steps will you take?
  • Do the 4 day You Version Devo: The Nativity Scene.