Zechariah's prophesy:
God has come, redeemed His people, raised up a horn of salvation as promised by the prophets, brought salvation, to show mercy, remember His covenant, rescuing, enabling us to serve Him all our days as we should. John will be a prophet preparing the way for the Lord to give salvation, forgiveness and shine and guide.
Salvation is to shine in the darkness and in the shadow of death and guide our feet in the path of peace.
God was in control of all the human circumstances that brought Jospeh and Mary to Bethlehem, fulfilling His prophecy in Micah 5:2 that the baby would be born in Bethlehem.
Jesus born in humble largely unannounced circumstances and only announced to a humble few.
The angel's message and and rejoicing show Jesus' birth is of utmost importance and cause for celebration. The shepherd's response was an immediate reaction of action. We should do likewise.
Jesus' appearance meant Simeon and Anna's waiting was over. It meant they could praise aged that His salvation had appeared. The light of revelation for the Gentiles had come and Israel's glory was visible.
Jesus would cause the falling and rising of many. He would be spoken against revealing the thoughts of many hearts.
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