O Come Let Us Adore Him // Shepards Sharing

Luke 2:6-8 NIV 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them. 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 1) Be OPEN to Him. Luke 2:8-9 NIV 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. Luke 2:10-14 NIV 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” 1) Be OPEN to Him. 2) Be OBEDIENT to Him. Luke 2:15-16 NIV 15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” 16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 1) Be OPEN to Him. 2) Be OBEDIENT to Him. 3) Be OPERATING in Him. Luke 2:17-18;20 NIV 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:20 NIV 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen , which were just as they had been told. 1) Be OPEN to Him. 2) Be OBEDIENT to Him. 3) Be OPERATING in Him. QUESTIONS 1. How do you know if you are open to hearing God’s nudging or direction? What does that look like in your daily life? 2. Can you remember a time when you walked in obedience to what the Lord instructed? What did you learn in that process and how did it shift your thinking about future opportunities? 3. What does it mean to operate in the Lord? What are daily steps you can take to pursue that?