Long ago on a quiet hillside, shepherds were taking care of their sheep.   Without suspecting this evening to be different from any other, they huddle together for quiet conversation while they watch for animals that would attack the fold.  Then suddenly an angel appears.  It must have been quiet a shock to discover they were never alone.  Incredibly, it wasn’t just one angel who visited that night. “Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'” (Luke 2:13-14 NIV) It must have been comforting to know that God sent his angels especially to them.

God has angels watching over us too.  Despite how we may feel, we’re never alone.  “For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands, so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.” (Psalm 91:11-12 NIV) This beautiful season of the year can be hard.  We can feel stress, loneliness,  and pain at the loss of loved ones.  On the dark nights, we must remember we are never alone.  With Jesus birth 2,000 years ago, God came closer.  “Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.'” (Matthew 1:23, NLT) No matter what the Christmas season brings, whether abiding joy or aching sorrow, we are not on our own.  “…And surely I am with you always…” (Matthew 28:20 NIV)

Things to do today:

1. Think about the angels who are watching over you.
2. Read a similar blog called ‘You’re Not Alone’ and listen to songs ‘Never Once’ and ‘God With Us.’