Luke 2:8 – “And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
The shepherds were the first to receive the good news of Jesus’ birth. Reflect today on how the shepherds’ humble watchfulness can inspire you in your own spiritual life. How can you be spiritually awake and watchful this Advent, ready to receive the good news of Jesus’ birth with joy and gratitude? How can you share this good news with others?
Lord, help me to be spiritually awake and watchful this Advent, ready to receive the good news of Jesus’ birth with joy and gratitude, just as the shepherds did.