Shepherds were historically seen as low-class. So it’s a little surprising that a group of lowly shepherds received the angelic announcement of the birth of Christ––not government leaders, royalty, or celebrities of that time! Pastor Mike Fabarez explains that God is looking for obedient people who will respond to him “in haste,” just like those shepherds.
What does it actually look like to live as though God keeps his word? It's not always easy. There is questioning, wrestling and wondering; and sometimes what looks like defeat can be the exact opposite. Ambitious faith perseveres through all of it and can leave a lasting legacy. Learn more about what it means to trust God's promises through The Journals of Jim Elliot edited by his wife, Elisabeth Elliot.
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