Christmas Angels

A Christmas story cannot be told without including the important role that God assigned the Christmas angels in the Scriptural account in Luke 2:8,9. "And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." Christmas angels were introduction hosts to not only Mary, but also to the frightened shepherds who were busy watching their flocks at night. They not only give the Christmas story a child-like appeal, but an adult comfort that God takes care of the people that believe in Him.

These mystical creatures have long been a favorite in many dramatic presentations of the nativity. In a Christmas story enacted by children, there is usually a clamor to see who gets to wear the wings of the Christmas angels! Even the adult versions within major pageants exude the most dramatic effects as they swirl overhead in the atmosphere. A retelling the Scriptural account of the birth of the Christ child is punctuated with the extraordinary worship of the angelic hosts. May this be an example for us during the holiday season as we give praise to our Lord, Jesus Christ. "I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever." (Psalm 145:1) The comfort that these winged guardians bring simply add to the feeling and experience of Christmastime. Anyone who feels insecure around the holidays would definitely find comfort in knowing that angels watch over all people.

They were involved not only in announcing the birth of Jesus to them, but also in instructing them about what to do next. "And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." This proclamation was the beginning of a Christmas story that they had never heard. The Christmas angels told them, "And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward men." After the mighty chorus of Christmas angels had worshipped, they returned to heaven according to the biblical account.

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