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Trust It’s True
Castro County Sheriff’s Office Mischa Baldwin, assistant dispatcher supervisor, spear headed a food drive to help the Castro County Hands of Hope. Sheriff’s Offi ce deputies, dispatchers and jailers participated as well as an anonymous citizen donor. The food was delivered to the Hands of Hope board members on Dec. 21 at the Sheriff’s Office. Castro County Hands of Hope is managed by a board and relies on community volunteers with a heart to serve those in need. Current board members are Kristina Holcomb, president; Janet Sammann, vice president; Martha Ibarra, secretary/treasurer; and Shelly Smith, Rebecca Rodriguez, Diane Townsend, Joyce Wright, Father Raj Malapady, Teresa Fuentes and Tori Jurado.
“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.
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord (Luke 2:8-11 KJV).”
I’ve heard these Bible verses recited. I’ve read the scripture passage countless times. It’s a Christmas tradition. I easily visualize the angelic host; fearful shepherds and their restless flock.
I believe the story. It’s not fallacy or fantasy; it’s factual.
Luke clearly recorded the shepherd’s reaction and their response to what they saw and heard.
Faith leads me to trust it’s true. Yet, I do wonder about how the sheep reacted.
It seems to me that fear would be the normal response. Sheep often panic and cause a stampede!
A bright light shone above and the proclamation of angels echoed around them. Fear could have led to flight. Did any of the sheep go astray?
We are as fearful sheep. “For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls (1 Peter 2:25 KJV).”
The Lord is my Shepherd. (Psalm 23)