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The Midnight Clear
Author: Martha Kilpatrick 24 December 2011
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The Midnight Clear
In the same region,
shepherds were staying out in the fields
and keeping watch at night over their flock.
Luke 2:8, 10 HCSB
The angels came to sing the ‘glorious song above’
but the exuberance of Heaven was bigger than the sky
and “the glory of the Lord shone around them”,
so bright and stunning that
the simple, quiet shepherds
were absolutely terrified!
But ... read remainder of article
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12/24/2011
Tana Rahlyn from San Antonio, TX said:
In his book The Life and Times of Jesus the Messiah, Alfred Edersheim explains that these particular shepherds were distinct from all others in Israel; and their flocks, which they tended so closely at night, were also very special. For you see, these shepherds were a part of the priesthood, and these sheep were specifically set aside to be sacrificial lambs in the Temple services.
The shepherds had the responsibility to make sure that a lamb without spot or blemish be preserved from harm, until it could be brought forth for sacrifice. It was only fitting therefore that the angels would make the news known to them, just when they were minding their own business.
And listen carefully to the words the Angel spoke. "Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
In other words, the Spotless Lamb has come. "Behold the Lamb of God, who takes away the sins of the World!" said John, as he saw Jesus walking by the Jordan some years later.
Seeing these priest shepherds were about to be put out of business once the ultimate Lamb was sacrificed, it was only fitting that they were given notice well in advance!
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12/25/2011
sue Casey said:
Oh THANK YOU and BLESS YOU for hearing and sending us this precious message.
May I be in my lowly place and receive from ON HIGH the precious ONE who has loved and cared for me, sent from a LOVING FATHER
12/27/2011
Sam from Spain said:
A lamb ... born innocent and clean. A perfect-adequate Meal for others... if eaten.
What a better symbol of Him than a lamb? "Behold the Lamb of God that takes away the sins of the world", said His prophet...
12/29/2011
Susan Little from AZ said:
Wonderful, beautiful heart and wisdom of our God!! Love you all.
01/01/2012
Martha Kilpatrick from Suches, GA said:
Dear Tana, You can't know how thrilled I was to read that the shepherds were priests! To know this makes everything about the story even more amazing! Thank you so much for taking the time to send this. I am now reading Edersheim. Thank you for MY Christmas gift.
01/02/2012
Sam said:
Thank you Tana... :)
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