Glory To God In The Highest
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Glory Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Glory Luke 2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
To begin with Brothers and sisters,the story begins after Mary had baby Jesus in Joseph’s kinfolk animal stable. The Angel Gabriel wen to visit the shepherds. Verse 8 say they were abiding in the fields and watching over their flocks by night. The Shepherds were unique individuals because they spent a lot of time alone. And I’ve found out that if you want to hear from God properly you need to get somewhere where you can be alone so God can talk to you. Talk to you without the hustle and bustle of life, talk to you without the care of the world weighting you down, talk to you without interruption from family or friend or foes or fools. I want the intimacy wherein whatever happens I know beyond the shadow of a doubt I know God is on my side. God will comfort you in your time of need.
To begin with Brothers and sisters,the story begins after Mary had baby Jesus in Joseph’s kinfolk animal stable. The Angel Gabriel wen to visit the shepherds. Verse 8 say they were abiding in the fields and watching over their flocks by night. The Shepherds were unique individuals because they spent a lot of time alone. And I’ve found out that if you want to hear from God properly you need to get somewhere where you can be alone so God can talk to you. Talk to you without the hustle and bustle of life, talk to you without the care of the world weighting you down, talk to you without interruption from family or friend or foes or fools. I want the intimacy wherein whatever happens I know beyond the shadow of a doubt I know God is on my side. God will comfort you in your time of need.
And so the bible says in the NCV in Luke 2:8 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. 10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people. 11 Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord.
And so the bible says in the NCV in Luke 2:8 That night, some shepherds were in the fields nearby watching their sheep. 9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before them. The glory of the Lord was shining around them, and they became very frightened. 10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I am bringing you good news that will be a great joy to all the people. 11 Today your Savior was born in the town of David. He is Christ, the Lord.
The Jews were under the oppression of the Romans and they were in bondage in their own land and So when the Angel Gabriel came he made it clear that he wasn’t a regular angel. Gabriel is an archangel and he is there on assignment. He says don’t be afraid there is going to be Joy to the world because the Lord is come so let earth receive her King.
The Jews were under the oppression of the Romans and they were in bondage in their own land and So when the Angel Gabriel came he made it clear that he wasn’t a regular angel. Gabriel is an archangel and he is there on assignment. He says don’t be afraid there is going to be Joy to the world because the Lord is come so let earth receive her King.
Listen to me trouble can’t last always. And we got have to be ready when God send us help. help is on the way.The Angel Gabriel said I bring you’ll Good News of Glad Tiding. And Christmas is a wonderful time to forget about the care and vicissitudes of life.
Listen to me trouble can’t last always. And we got have to be ready when God send us help. help is on the way.The Angel Gabriel said I bring you’ll Good News of Glad Tiding. And Christmas is a wonderful time to forget about the care and vicissitudes of life.
Because verse 11 says For unto to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Verse 12 says And this shall be a sign unto you, Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The Poimans heard the news. The Shepherds heard the news. But why didn’t God announce His Only begotten Son to the Elders, to the Bishops, to the Ministers, to the Priests and not even to the prophets of that! Day. We know OT prophets were given the news but only one of the NT Prophets announced Jesus as the Christ. And that was John the Baptist. Listen I’m not saying that the Elder Bishops ministers Priests or Prophets were not commited to God but God chose the Shepherd the outcasts of Israel. Some suggest that God chose the Shepherds because :
Because verse 11 says For unto to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Verse 12 says And this shall be a sign unto you, Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. The Poimans heard the news. The Shepherds heard the news. But why didn’t God announce His Only begotten Son to the Elders, to the Bishops, to the Ministers, to the Priests and not even to the prophets of that! Day. We know OT prophets were given the news but only one of the NT Prophets announced Jesus as the Christ. And that was John the Baptist. Listen I’m not saying that the Elder Bishops ministers Priests or Prophets were not commited to God but God chose the Shepherd the outcasts of Israel. Some suggest that God chose the Shepherds because :
1. By visiting the Shepherds, the angels revealed the grace of God toward mankind.
1. By visiting the Shepherds, the angels revealed the grace of God toward mankind.
2.Shepherd were outcasts in Israel and considered ceremonially unclean. This kept Shepherd away from the orthodox of temple worship.
2.Shepherd were outcasts in Israel and considered ceremonially unclean. This kept Shepherd away from the orthodox of temple worship.
3. Shepherd would stay away from church for weeks at a time tending to the sheep and this fact alone made them unable to even become ceremonially clean
3. Shepherd would stay away from church for weeks at a time tending to the sheep and this fact alone made them unable to even become ceremonially clean
4. Lastly God didn’t call the rich, high and mighty, God calls the poor and the lowly In Luke 1:51-53 51 He has done mighty deeds by his power. He has scattered the people who are proud and think great things about themselves. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and raised up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with nothing. If I was a young person I’d say That’s how He rolls If I was a Police I’d say That’s His MO, If I was a philosopher I’d say That’s His Character. If I were a Psychologist I’d say that’s his personality trait. but because I’m a Theologian I’m saying it’s because God is Sovereign. Ultimately It’s God’s choice why He chose the Shepherds. Also it is imperative to wrap your head around that this other fact. God chose the Shepherd because He wanted Shepherding to be the central theme in the Ministry of Jesus Christ. Because in John 10 Jesus is described as the Door, and the Door of the Sheepfold, and Then the Good Shepherd. And our great shepherd of the Sheep Jesus laid down His Life for His sheep. I know I’m right about it because John 1:29 Here comes the Lamb of God who will sacrifice Himself for the sins of the whole world.
4. Lastly God didn’t call the rich, high and mighty, God calls the poor and the lowly In Luke 1:51-53 51 He has done mighty deeds by his power. He has scattered the people who are proud and think great things about themselves. 52 He has brought down rulers from their thrones and raised up the humble. 53 He has filled the hungry with good things and sent the rich away with nothing. If I was a young person I’d say That’s how He rolls If I was a Police I’d say That’s His MO, If I was a philosopher I’d say That’s His Character. If I were a Psychologist I’d say that’s his personality trait. but because I’m a Theologian I’m saying it’s because God is Sovereign. Ultimately It’s God’s choice why He chose the Shepherds. Also it is imperative to wrap your head around that this other fact. God chose the Shepherd because He wanted Shepherding to be the central theme in the Ministry of Jesus Christ. Because in John 10 Jesus is described as the Door, and the Door of the Sheepfold, and Then the Good Shepherd. And our great shepherd of the Sheep Jesus laid down His Life for His sheep. I know I’m right about it because John 1:29 Here comes the Lamb of God who will sacrifice Himself for the sins of the whole world.
But then lastly another reason why God chose the Shepherds was because it was the Shepherds who were the ones already caring for the sheep and the only ones providing the priests with unblemished lamb to be sacrificed for temple services. Nobody knew the sheep better than the attending Shepherd. There are a lot of people who make life possible for the wealthy and well to do folks. It’s got folk right now that work in hospitals they can’t stay in if they get sick. It’s got folk working at hotels they can never afford to stay in. It’a got folk working at the country club who will never be invited to participate. It’as got folk working in fancy restaurants that they would even try to afford to have a sit down meal in. So the Shepherd were in that category. And God is leveling the playing field. I believe this now more than ever before that God will open door that’s been closed in my face.
But then lastly another reason why God chose the Shepherds was because it was the Shepherds who were the ones already caring for the sheep and the only ones providing the priests with unblemished lamb to be sacrificed for temple services. Nobody knew the sheep better than the attending Shepherd. There are a lot of people who make life possible for the wealthy and well to do folks. It’s got folk right now that work in hospitals they can’t stay in if they get sick. It’s got folk working at hotels they can never afford to stay in. It’a got folk working at the country club who will never be invited to participate. It’as got folk working in fancy restaurants that they would even try to afford to have a sit down meal in. So the Shepherd were in that category. And God is leveling the playing field. I believe this now more than ever before that God will open door that’s been closed in my face.
The Angel Gabriel does a unique thing, a phenomenal thing , a wonderful thing, a spectacular thing, and a glorious thing . Look at Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Can you imagine the picturesque scene The Angel Gabriel in the middle then we see other angels appearing. They are fanning out in a Flying “V” position and as far and as wide as the human eyes could see there are angelic hosts of Angels from Heaven. Every one of them are singing and Praising God! My God what Glorious sight to behold. It’s too wonderful for me in 23. The Angels were singing Glory to God in the Highest, They sang Glory to God so loudly until the sound of their voices filled the night sky! Hallelujah! They sang Glory to God Hallelujah. And every year I find myself saying that the craziness has got to stop in our world in Israel, in America, in our states, in our cities, in our towns, in our communities, in our churches and in our homes. It’s Christmas time. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the time to out all the foolishness aside. it’s the time to have good will toward all men. It’s a time to come together and heal our hurts. It’s time to display compassion for our fellow human being. it’s time to let go and let God and watch Him work a miracle in your life.
The Angel Gabriel does a unique thing, a phenomenal thing , a wonderful thing, a spectacular thing, and a glorious thing . Look at Luke 2:13-14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Can you imagine the picturesque scene The Angel Gabriel in the middle then we see other angels appearing. They are fanning out in a Flying “V” position and as far and as wide as the human eyes could see there are angelic hosts of Angels from Heaven. Every one of them are singing and Praising God! My God what Glorious sight to behold. It’s too wonderful for me in 23. The Angels were singing Glory to God in the Highest, They sang Glory to God so loudly until the sound of their voices filled the night sky! Hallelujah! They sang Glory to God Hallelujah. And every year I find myself saying that the craziness has got to stop in our world in Israel, in America, in our states, in our cities, in our towns, in our communities, in our churches and in our homes. It’s Christmas time. It’s the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the time to out all the foolishness aside. it’s the time to have good will toward all men. It’s a time to come together and heal our hurts. It’s time to display compassion for our fellow human being. it’s time to let go and let God and watch Him work a miracle in your life.
It’s high time to Praise God for Real. It’s high time to sing God’s praises with all of your heart. It’s high time to pray in the Spirit unto the Lord in expectation of a miraculous supernatural movement of God. And it’s high time to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the absolute best of my ability and anointing.
It’s high time to Praise God for Real. It’s high time to sing God’s praises with all of your heart. It’s high time to pray in the Spirit unto the Lord in expectation of a miraculous supernatural movement of God. And it’s high time to preach the Gospel of Jesus Christ to the absolute best of my ability and anointing.
I love preaching at Christmas time. It’s a time where we can give honor where honor is due. There is nothing and no one who should be honored above Jesus the Christ in His Church. In fact there’s nothing in this whole universe that is above our God. God deserves the highest Glory, The Highest Honor, and the highest Praise. And the church said Amen.
I love preaching at Christmas time. It’s a time where we can give honor where honor is due. There is nothing and no one who should be honored above Jesus the Christ in His Church. In fact there’s nothing in this whole universe that is above our God. God deserves the highest Glory, The Highest Honor, and the highest Praise. And the church said Amen.
I’ve got to close here now, Church when I look back over my life and I see how far God has brought me from My Souls gets happy Because I know If it had not been for the Lord on my side I wouldn’t have gotten this far.
I’ve got to close here now, Church when I look back over my life and I see how far God has brought me from My Souls gets happy Because I know If it had not been for the Lord on my side I wouldn’t have gotten this far.
The Lord is still in the prayer answering business Please Sir to Have Mercy Oh Lord Oh Lordy and ah. Jesus is the Savior of the world and we ought to go and tell it on the mountains over the hills and everywhere We ought to tell them that Jesus Christ is born.
The Lord is still in the prayer answering business Please Sir to Have Mercy Oh Lord Oh Lordy and ah. Jesus is the Savior of the world and we ought to go and tell it on the mountains over the hills and everywhere We ought to tell them that Jesus Christ is born.
Jesus yes Mary’s little baby born in a stable wrapped in swaddling clothes laid in a manger and is the Savior of the world.
Jesus yes Mary’s little baby born in a stable wrapped in swaddling clothes laid in a manger and is the Savior of the world.
Jesus the more I call Him the better I feel.
Jesus the more I call Him the better I feel.
Oh Lord He my Rock in the wearied land Shelter in the time of the storm.
Oh Lord He my Rock in the wearied land Shelter in the time of the storm.
Ain’t He Alright!
Ain’t He Alright!