Witness the Wonder // Christmas Through the Eyes of the Shepherds

Kyle Kauffman | Dec 21 2025 The shepherds experienced the shock of a lifetime on the first Christmas. They saw something glorious: the radiance of God’s glory breaking into their ordinary night, both in the shining heavens and in the face of a newborn baby. This is what we were made for — to see and behold the glory of God — yet sin has blinded us to it. Jesus came to restore our sight. But they didn’t just see; they also heard. The angel brought good news of great joy for all people: that Jesus had come to be our Savior, our Lord, and our peace. And finally, the shepherds believed and saw with their own eyes what God promised. True joy comes not only from seeing and hearing, but from trusting that God’s Word is true. As we, like the shepherds, see the glory of Christ, hear the good news of His coming, and respond in faith, we can experience the joy he came to offer.