This week’s readings are based on the “Behold” sermon series. For this series, we are looking at what it truly means to BEHOLD, gaze at, grasp, relish, internalize, and rejoice in Jesus Christ. Start beholding right now by giving thanks for this time with God. Then start reading the text and letting it read you.

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke 2:16-19 (NIV)

The angels tell the shepherds about the good news of the birth of Jesus, and they go and see. After seeing Jesus, they want to tell everybody what they saw. These shepherds became the first witnesses announcing the Good News of God. Thousands of years later, we have the same calling on our lives as followers of Jesus. In just a few days, there will be several Christmas services at Northside. Is there a family member, friend, neighbor, co-worker, etc. that you need to invite to a Christmas service? Prayerfully ponder this question. Whoever God places on your heart, be bold like the shepherds and offer an invitation.