
By Robb Brunansky
One of the most important applications of Scripture is worship that simply rests in adoration of Jesus, that basks in the reality of who He is, and that feels joy because He simply is.
When we read the account of Jesus’ birth in Luke’s Gospel, we find shepherds out in the field watching their sheep. Suddenly, angels appear to them and proclaim the birth of the Messiah, the Savior, the Son of David. Interestingly, the angels don’t give much “practical application.” They simply tell the shepherds where to find the baby. There are no instructions of what to do when they arrive, no prescribed gift to bring, no good works to do in preparation – nothing at all. Just, simply, go find Jesus and see Him and worship Him.

We’re not told much about what happened when the shepherds were in the presence of the baby Christ. All we know is Mary and Joseph were puzzled as to how the shepherds found them. Then, the shepherds related the angelic message to them, and everyone was in awe at God’s work. That’s it. Wonder. Amazement. Awe.
When the shepherds returned home, they continued their worship in praising God for what they heard and seen. They heard the angelic proclamation. They observed the Son of God lying in a manger. These sights and sounds were enough to produce within them pure and true and sincere worship. Continue reading →