How Would the Angel Announce Jesus’ Birth Today?
When Jesus was born, an angel announced his birth to shepherds in the field. If Jesus were born today, to whom would the angel announce his birth and what would the angel say? “I think the angel would tell Mrs. Higgy,” says Jordon, 9. “She is the children’s choir and song director. She is also the costume person for all the plays. I think the angel would say: ‘Mrs. Higgy tell all your friends and your husband that the King of the Jews, Jesus Christ is born.'” If Jordon were calling the shots, Mrs. Higgy directing the choir would replace the shepherds in the field. Of course, the angel would probably have to sing his message to Mrs. Higgy. “The angel would announce his birth to common people,” says Samuel, 10. “I think the angel would say the same thing except he would say, ‘You will find him in an abandoned building and lying in a cot.'” Samuel has the right idea. Jesus was born in a humble place. At his birth, angels in heaven said, “Glory to God in the highest, and on Earth peace, go
