What is the meaning of Luke 2:10? But the angel said to them The scene opens with a literal, historical messenger from heaven standing before ordinary shepherds. • Angels consistently serve as God’s trustworthy messengers (Hebrews 1:14; Luke 1:19). • God’s choice of humble recipients echoes His pattern of exalting the lowly (Luke 1:52; 1 Corinthians 1:27). • When an angel speaks, the words carry divine authority (Acts 5:20; Revelation 22:6). Do not be afraid! Fear is the natural response to God’s holiness breaking into fallen humanity, yet His first word is comfort. • Similar reassurances: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah” (Luke 1:13), “Do not be afraid, Mary” (Luke 1:30), and at the empty tomb (Matthew 28:5). • God repeatedly commands courage: “Do not fear, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). • The gospel drives out fear because “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). For behold A divine spotlight: stop, look, and take this in. • Scripture often uses “behold” to mark pivotal revelations—“Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:29); “Behold, the virgin will conceive” (Isaiah 7:14). • God invites focused attention so His people do not miss His acts (Psalm 46:10). I bring you good news of great joy The angel proclaims the gospel, not mere information. • Isaiah 52:7 foretold “good news” that proclaims salvation; Jesus fulfilled it (Luke 4:18). • Great joy springs from the arrival of the Savior (Luke 2:11) who will “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). • The message remains “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16), producing in believers “inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8). that will be for all the people The scope is universal—no person, ethnicity, or social class is excluded. • God’s covenant with Abraham promised blessing to “all the families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3). • Simeon will call Jesus “a light for revelation to the Gentiles” (Luke 2:32). • Jesus speaks of “other sheep” beyond Israel (John 10:16); Peter affirms God “shows no favoritism” (Acts 10:34). • Revelation 7:9 pictures a redeemed multitude “from every nation.” The angel’s words extend the invitation to each of us today. summary Luke 2:10 records a real angel calming fearful shepherds and announcing history’s greatest headline: God has sent a Savior, bringing boundless joy meant for everyone. Because the message is God-given, we can trust it, let fear melt away, rejoice in Christ, and share this good news with the whole world. |
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