“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying: ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!’” Luke 2:13-14
Not only did the Bethlehem shepherds see the angel of the Lord and the glory of the Lord that shone from his presence, but suddenly, a multitude of angels appeared with him, praising God for sending the Son of God into the world as a baby born of a virgin mother to be the long-promised Savior of sinful mankind. They gave glory to God in the highest heavens for showing mercy to lost mankind and sending His only-begotten Son to atone for sin and restore peace between God and men for all who trust in Jesus, that holy child born in Bethlehem.
Glory be to Your name, O Lord, for graciously sending Your Son into the world to be my Savior and win for me forgiveness for all my sins and a place in Your everlasting kingdom. Grant that I place my faith in Christ Jesus and know the peace He won by His death on the cross for my sins. In Jesus, name, I pray. Amen.
[Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]