Why the shepherds and wise men [Spirituality & Religion]
We see them on the Christmas cards and read about them in the gospels . Why did God call the shepherds and wise men?
A few thoughts I think it shows the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, He'll call anyone!
1 the shepherds were local, the wise men were from a distant land. God will call people from any country, hence there are Christians in just about every country on earth
2 the shepherds were Jews, the wise men were gentiles. God will call people from any religious background.
3the shepherds were looked down on, the wise men were looked up to. God will call us whatever our status
4 the shepherds were poor, the wise men were rich. God will call us whatever our bank balance
5 it was prophetic, Jesus was to become a shepherd to His people and a king
God will call us to worship whatever our locality, religion, status or bank balance, Hes called people from slum dwellers to US presidents and ask yourself is He calling me?
A few thoughts I think it shows the inclusive nature of God's kingdom, He'll call anyone!
1 the shepherds were local, the wise men were from a distant land. God will call people from any country, hence there are Christians in just about every country on earth
2 the shepherds were Jews, the wise men were gentiles. God will call people from any religious background.
3the shepherds were looked down on, the wise men were looked up to. God will call us whatever our status
4 the shepherds were poor, the wise men were rich. God will call us whatever our bank balance
5 it was prophetic, Jesus was to become a shepherd to His people and a king
God will call us to worship whatever our locality, religion, status or bank balance, Hes called people from slum dwellers to US presidents and ask yourself is He calling me?