Advent Project - Day 17: Shepherds

As I'm sure you've seen from my posts the last week or so, the nativity story is very symbolic.  From the Magi, to the gifts they brought, to the shepherds who found their way to the manger as well. 

The shepherds are the dichotomy of the Magi, they are the poor and uneducated.  Yet the Lord has come to absolve their sins as well.

He does not see them as lesser because of their worldly "inadequacies".  He does not hold the Magi in esteem because of their wealth and knowledge.  In fact, He does not care about many of the differences which we magnify when looking at each other in this world.  He sees us all as imperfect beings, in need of his saving grace.

And that may be one of the hardest lessons when it comes to following Christ, and one which I and many others struggle with every day.