Jon Butler

Unexpected joy / Llawenydd annisgwyl

11 December 2020The Christmas narrative reminds us how God uses the unexpected. There are many prophecies about the birth of Jesus; however, the way in which God orchestrates His mission is often not as we might expect. In Luke 2:10-12 we read the angelic appearance to shepherds on the outskirts of a tiny town. Perhaps an unexpected choice of announcing the King’s birth to this fringe group? “But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.'”…