From Hearing to Testifying
- Baptist Daily Devotional
- Dec 26, 2025
- 2 min read
Rev. Charles Oppong-Poku | December 26 2025 | Luke 2:15-20
KEY VERSE:
“When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,….” (Luke 2:17, NIV)
MESSAGE:
The angels’ song fades, but the message remains. Heaven’s worship now calls for an earthly response. The shepherds show us what it means to respond faithfully to the good news of Christ’s birth. In Luke 2:15-20, they move from fear to faith, from hearing to seeing, and from seeing to testifying. Their response teaches us that encountering Jesus Christ leads to obedience, worship, and witness.
Obedience is the First Step of Faith (verses 15–16).
The shepherds said, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see.” They did not wait for further signs. They acted on what they heard and responded immediately, without delay or hesitation. They went with haste and found Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger—just as they had been told. God’s Word proves faithful and trustworthy, inviting us to trust it enough to move.
Encounter Leads to Witness (verses 17–18).
After seeing the child, the shepherds spread the message. Encounter compelled proclamation. Advent reminds us that the gospel is meant to be shared, not stored. Those who heard were amazed, showing that simple testimony can have a powerful impact. While the shepherds spoke openly, Mary responded with reflective faith, treasuring and pondering these things in her heart (verse 19). Advent makes room for both witness and quiet reflection.
Worship Sustains the Journey (verse 20).
The shepherds returned to their fields, praising God. Encountering Christ does not remove us from daily life; it transforms how we live it. Their circumstances remained the same, but their hearts were changed. True worship flows from obedience and gratitude.
FEET AND HANDS FOR THE MESSAGE:
Those who truly encounter Jesus Christ cannot remain silent. They move beyond merely hearing the good news to obeying it, living it, and sharing it. Like the shepherds, we are invited to seek Jesus Christ with urgency, treasure Him in our hearts, and testify with joy.
PRAYER:
Lord God, thank You for revealing Your Son to me. Give me a heart that responds in obedience, a mouth that testifies with joy, and a life that glorifies You. Help me to live as a faithful witness wherever You place me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
THERE SHALL BE SHOWERS OF BLESSING.
SHOWERS! BLESSINGS!!
The 365 DAILY BIBLE READING
DAILY word study: SPREAD THE WORD The phrase “spread the word” comes from the Greek γνωρίζω (gnōrizō), meaning to make known, to declare openly, to cause others to understand.
This word goes beyond casual talk. It describes intentional sharing that clarifies and makes the truth accessible. The shepherds did not invent a message; they passed on what had been revealed to them. Witness flows from revelation, not persuasion.
Reflect on this:
Who needs to know what Christ has done in your life, simply and truthfully, as the shepherds did?
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