The arrival of Jesus was heralded — brought to the public — not by royal heralds, or people of honor, or by mayors or kings or bishops, rabbis or religious people.
This holy announcement was brought to the people by people who lived on the margins of society.
This is evidence and demonstration that God CARES about those that live on the outer edges of our society. He wanted them to be not just included, but honored in his arrival story.
The significance of this cannot be overstated. God desires to draw all people — ALL PEOPLE — into his redemption. Let’s look at this together!