Seeking The Lamb Of God

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. Luke 2:15-16 

  

  When Jesus was born angels announced His birth to shepherds who were guarding their sheep in nearby fields. That had to be an astounding night. Surrounded by their sheep and darkness, suddenly the sky was filled with light, an angel illuminated by the glory of God spoke to them, explaining that the Savior of the world had arrived as a child in a nearby stable. 

  Of course, they were shocked and terrified. Nothing remotely like this had ever occurred in their lives. And then not just one, but a chorus of angels appeared and praised God before these humble shepherds. The shepherds left their sheep, and went seeking the Lamb of God. 

  What a night for those shepherds, and what an experience to meet the Lamb of God, the Savior of the world in a humble stable in Bethlehem. It was an experience they would never forget. 

  Jesus arrived here not as a commander of armies, nor as a King sitting upon a throne, but as a baby boy in the humblest of circumstances. He put on the mantle of humility to become our Lord of glory.  

  What about you? Have you ever sought out the Lamb of God? Have you ever gone looking for, or called out to the God who came to earth? 

  

“There is a God-shaped vacuum in the heart of each man which cannot be satisfied by any created thing but only by God the Creator, made know through Jesus Christ.” ---Pascal 

  

  Jesus came to earth to fill a void in our lives. We are creatures made for a Creator. It is important that we seek him, come to Him just as we are from cities or fields, from our humble circumstances or exalted positions on this earth. We all need Jesus, and we need not look hard to find Him. No other Person can meet the need of the human soul. 

  Prayer: Dear Lord, people still seek for You, looking to fill their pain-filled lives, their wounded souls and broken spirits. On the darkest night of their soul help them to find the light that is You, Jesus, the Lamb of God. Amen.