Dillon Community Church

The small group gathered close, rumors and whisperings moving softly through the air. Those huddled in the dim room carried the same scent as their surroundings—hay, grain, and the dust and dander of nearby animals. The packed mixture of dirt and livestock dung, swept out morning and evening, left familiar smells that no one even noticed anymore.

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But what drew them there was anything but ordinary. They were gathered for the arrival of the King—the Creator, the Messiah, the Hope of the world. Angels had announced His birth not to the powerful, but to the humble: shepherds in the fields who were suddenly surrounded by heavenly glory that flooded them with joy, peace, hope, and love. Compelled by the message, they hurried to see Him for themselves—a newborn lying in a manger, wrapped in cloths, with Mary and Joseph nearby, treasuring every moment in their hearts.

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The shepherds eventually returned to their flocks, glorifying and praising God, sharing with everyone they met the wonders they had seen and heard.

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Israel had waited generation upon generation for this moment—the coming of Christ, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.

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And as we now look forward to His return, we too should be filled with joy, peace, hope, and love—not sparked by a chorus of angels, but stirred within us by the heavenly presence of the Holy Spirit.

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Jim Anderson
Elder