A Vast Host

Today’s Encouragement is, “Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others-the armies of heaven – praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in highest heaven, and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.’” Luke 2:13-14 NLT

A Vast Host –

Imagine with me, the still of a desert night, watching your sheep, as you’ve done for countless nights… complete silence except maybe a few bleating sheep,

Then – Suddenly – 

An angel appears in brilliance! And announces (v10) “I bring you Good news of Great Joy… The Savior, The Messiah is born!”

And that’s not all… 

Suddenly – as if heaven cannot contain its Joy!!! The armies of Heaven also appear in Glorious, unimaginable Praise to God!!! 

You ask, Why?  Why such unique rejoicing from Heaven to Earth? 

Because, my friends, the Gift of Jesus begins with this moment! 

Now, God has changed everything!  

Now, a new Era of time, of hope, of human relationship with God is born!  

Now, all of humanity has the opportunity for eternal salvation! …simply by faith in Him! 

As if Creation was reborn… Everything Changed. 

Never before, my friends; never since.  

As if Heaven… 

could not… 

contain…

It’s Joy! 

(Consider for a moment as you watch, listen, and become swept up in this fabulous ‘heavenly music’… If humans can voice such beautiful glory to God… what must the “vast host” of the “armies of heaven” sound like?)

Father, Help us to express our sincere gratitude for everything that Jesus is, did, and still does for us!  We give you Praise! 

Hallelujah Chorus 

A ‘Flash mob’