ADVENT AWARENESS
Luke 2:8- 16
The Shepherds and Angels

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. 9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, 10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. 11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others—the armies of heaven—praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
15 When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

• What did you hear as you listened? A word, a phrase? Write a few sentences about what you heard.
• In the ordinary of your days, how might you become more aware of holy moments and invitations?
• What helps you recognize messengers from the Lord?
• How might you recognize Jesus today?
• What helps you deepen in your awareness of God with you?
• Might you be able to adore Jesus in the manger of your heart? Spend some time with him there.