TUESDAY | “Silent Night, Holy Night”
Tuesday | “Silent Night, Holy Night”
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
Reading For Tuesday | Luke 2:8-21
Verse Two of “Silent Night” directs our attention to the interaction between the angels and the shepherds. Interestingly, the shepherds “quaked” when they saw the first angel and the glory of the Lord that appeared with him—their response was both terror and awe! This stanza reminds us that God broke into the dark night with overwhelming glory, and the surprised shepherds were “terrified” (NIV).
The angel consoled them and told them, “Do not be afraid; I have good news!” And if one angel wasn’t convincing enough, an entire host of angels appeared to help him sing a glorious song of worship and proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest!”
One of the most compelling parts of the Christmas story is watching the Father’s heart move toward the overlooked and unimpressive ones—like shepherds. God did not send angels to the palace or to the priestly courts. He sent the heavenly hosts to visit people on the margins—the humble and least likely ones. He chose shepherds to be the first to worship the newborn King after giving them a glimpse of the heavenly realm.
Through this text, we are reminded once again that God has closed the gap between heaven and earth. Emmanuel has come!
Verse Two:
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
The angel consoled them and told them, “Do not be afraid; I have good news!” And if one angel wasn’t convincing enough, an entire host of angels appeared to help him sing a glorious song of worship and proclamation: “Glory to God in the highest!”
One of the most compelling parts of the Christmas story is watching the Father’s heart move toward the overlooked and unimpressive ones—like shepherds. God did not send angels to the palace or to the priestly courts. He sent the heavenly hosts to visit people on the margins—the humble and least likely ones. He chose shepherds to be the first to worship the newborn King after giving them a glimpse of the heavenly realm.
Through this text, we are reminded once again that God has closed the gap between heaven and earth. Emmanuel has come!
Verse Two:
Silent night, holy night,
Shepherds quake at the sight.
Glories stream from heaven afar,
Heav’nly hosts sing Alleluia;
Christ the Savior is born!
Christ the Savior is born!
Journaling Questions & Prayer Prompt
Today’s invitation is to enter a time of prayer and reflection, preferably with a journal, as you make some notes and consider your responses to the following questions:
- Where might God be showing up in unexpected, humble places in your life?
- What parts of your life feel closed off to heaven’s reality? What would it mean for Jesus to break in?
- In what area of your life do you most need Jesus as Savior today?
- Notice that even though the shepherds were fearful, they still listened and obeyed. What step of obedience might God be calling you to take, even if you feel fear?
- Notice that the angels did not come only with information; they also came with praise and worship. Can you pause today to simply worship—not to ask, solve, or fix, but to adore?
- Write a prayer of adoration and praise to God for His plan of redemption by sending Jesus, His one and only Son, into the world—not to condemn the world, but to save the world through Him.