12/07/25 - A Witness to Christmas: The Angels

When life presses in, when the night feels long, we are reminded that God has not forgotten us. Just as He sent His angels to shepherds on the fringe of society, He sends His comfort, His presence, and His peace to us now. The angels’ message is more than history - it is God’s encouragement for every weary heart.

Luke 2:8-14 NIV
8-And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9-An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10-But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11-Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12-This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13-Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14-“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

“O Come, O Come, Emmanuel” (Veni Emmanuel), Words: John M. Neale / Henry S. Coffin; Music: Thomas Helmore, © Public Domain, CCLI Song #7106300, Copyright License #750696, Streaming License #20536359

“It Came Upon The Midnight Clear” (Carol), Words: Edmund Hamilton Sears; Music: Richard Storrs Willis, © Public Domain, CCLI Song #31078, Copyright License #750696, Streaming License #20536359

“O God, Our Help In Ages Past” (St. Anne), Words: Isaac Watts - © Public Domain; Music: William Croft - © Public Domain, CCLI Song #:43152, Copyright License #750696, Streaming License #20536359

“While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks” (Christmas), Words: Nahum Tate; Music: George Frideric Handel - © Public Domain, CCLI Song #32008, Copyright License #750696, Streaming Plus License #20536359

“Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow (Doxology); Words: Thomas Ken – © Public Domain; Music: Louis Bourgeois - © Public Domain, CCLI Song #56204, Copyright License #750696, Streaming Plus License #20536359

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” (Mendelssohn), Words: Charles Wesley; Music: Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy / William H. Cummings, © Public Domain, CCLI Song #6152875, Copyright License #750696, Streaming License #20536359