Luke 2

Two thoughts this morning.  First, we read of the angel that visited the shepherds -

"...Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger."  (New Testament | Luke 2:10 - 12)

Another testimony that Jesus is the Christ.  But then Luke wrote -

"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."  (New Testament | Luke 2:13 - 14)

We always assume this was a choir of music.  But Luke did not say that.  He used the term "saying".  I am just pointing this out.

Second thought was how faithful Joseph and Mary were in keeping the law of Moses for not only did they travel a great distance to Bethlehem to be registered and taxed which I believe was according to Jewish customs but -

"...when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."  (New Testament | Luke 2:21 - 24)

Joseph and Mary were great examples of obedience.