Pendleton Center United Methodist Church - Sermons
Religion & Spirituality:Christianity
This Will Be a Sign: #morelove
Series: Angels Among Us (Advent 2022)
Preacher: Pastor Cathy Hall Stengel
Date: 18th December 2022
Passage: Luke 2:1-20
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"Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. The Lord's angel stood before them, the Lord's glory shone around them, and they were terrified. The angel said, "Don't be afraid! Look! I bring good news to you - wonderful, joyous news for all people. Your savior is born today in David's city. He is Christ the Lord. This is a sign for you: you will find a newborn baby wrapped snugly and lying in a manger.' Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, "Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors.'" -Luke 2: 1-20
The sky was brighter than usual that night, making it easier to keep track of the sheep. And then it got really bright. You would have thought that all that "glory" shining would have been "the sign." That's what most of us look for - great big obvious clues about God's presence. But instead, the angel says that a baby... a helpless newborn baby in a feeding trough was it - the sign. In a flash, the message was that #morelove is found where you least expect it and perhaps is already there, residing in the ordinariness of your life.
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