Amazing Love!

     "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.  And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
      And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.  For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.  And this shall be a sign unto you: Ye shall find the Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
      And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men.  And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
      And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger."
                                                                                                                              --Luke 2:8-16
"With their ears, the shepherds heard
     the glorious proclamation that the Saviour was born ...
 With their eyes, they looked upon the Word
     who became flesh and dwelt among them...
 With their hearts, they rejoiced
     in the gift of God's amazing love."
                                                  --Roy Lessin

And now, it's Christmas time again, and we celebrate --
     "A little Child --  A shining star --
A stable rude -- The door ajar.
      Yet, in that place -- so crude, forlorn --
The Hope of all the world was born."

     "Oh, come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord"!