(NASB) Luke 2:8-9 “In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.”

The unexpected sudden appearance of an angel with the bright light of God’s glory suddenly burst upon the shepherds in the darkness of night.  They were “terribly frightened”; in another translation of the Holy Bible the words used are “they were terrified”.

The unexpected sudden appearance of an angel in the temple in the Holy Place as Zacharias was offering the incense to God, how did he react?  He was “gripped with fear”.

The unexpected appearance of an angel, confused, perplexed and troubled Mary, a godly and devout Jewish virgin.

Three strata of society: laborers, a priest, a poor young woman; men and a woman of various parts of Jewish society.  God was no respecter of persons; there were no distinctions of persons.

Whatever strata or level of society you live in, or what you do or who you are or what position you hold or if you are male or female: God sees no distinctions!

What does matter to God?  Your response to His words of truth, His message to you!

(NIV) Romans 10:11-13 “As the Scripture says, ‘Anyone who trusts in him will never be put to shame.’  12For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile – the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him, 13for, ‘Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.’”

 

There are no distinctions to God!

You are important!

Your response to His words is for eternity!