Good tidings of great joy

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⁸ And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. ⁹ 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. ¹⁰ And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. ¹¹ For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. ¹² And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ¹³ 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.

Reflect

To shepherds keeping watch at night, an angel brings 'good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people': a Saviour is born. The heavenly host answers with praise to God and peace on earth.

Pray

Glory to God in the highest. Thank you for the Saviour born for all people; let his peace fill this day. Amen.