SoulReels from PB

That shepherd-like simplicity is something we can all embrace. God’s work moves through our lives when we are willing to testify in ways that are true to who we are. It invites others, not through pressure or cleverness, but through a realness that people can sense. You know, kind of like how the shepherds just couldn’t keep quiet about what they’d seen that night. It’s, it’s that same sense of urgency—not out of obligation, but because they were moved. They were changed.

Luke 2 verses 1 to 7 lay it out plainly for us—Mary and Joseph, humble themselves, had to make that journey to Bethlehem because of a government decree. And there’s no room for them at the inn. So, they found themselves in this makeshift space, where Jesus would be born. Now think about it. The Savior of the world, the one foretold by the prophets, didn’t come into this world with, you know, fanfare or extravagance. He came in the most unassuming way. Why? Because it’s a testament, a vivid demonstration of God’s alignment with humility and simplicity.

When we think about life-changing news—the kind that shifts the very course of history—we don't usually imagine that it would be delivered to simple, everyday folk just out in the fields, tending sheep. But that's exactly what happened, and to me, there's a kind of beauty in that. You know, shepherds back in the time of Jesus, they were not, let's say, people of influence. They weren't the scholars or the priests who occupied, you know, the higher echelons of society. They were the working class, doing a job that was essential but often overlooked. And yet, these shepherds... these ordinary people... they were the first to hear about Jesus’ birth. Isn't that fascinating?

You know that you are becoming financially healthy when money is no longer central to you.

God wants us to be transformed into the image and likeness of Jesus. This is God's will for our lives.

Whenever we are experiencing negative emotions because of a so-called "thorn" in our lives, whether legitimately or just be interpretation, we need to discern it. Sometimes people are just giving us helpful feedback, and we are reacting negatively because of some issues in our lives.

It's important that we respond correctly when we sin or make mistakes. Humility is the key. Justifying or defending ourselves will not be helpful.

Learn to listen to the Lord. But you need to set aside the time to really listen to God's word. This requires discipline and practice.