1. The offer of salvation may not come at the most convenient time for you (1‑7).

• God has access to a much bigger picture (1‑3).
• God is in control of even the small details (4‑5).
• God's details are part of His plan and might not be convenient for you but they are still good (6‑7).

Action: Consider how have you allowed timing to interfere with your response to God's call for you.

2. The offer of salvation is available to all (8‑14).

• The shepherds were the most unlikely recipients of God's message (8‑9).
• The words of the message emphasize the significance of the event (10‑11).
• The sign of verification can be tested without specialized instruments (12).
• The marketing reveals the target audience (13‑14).

Action: Consider the proclamation. Have you accepted that salvation is available to you personally?

3. The offer of salvation demands a response (15‑20).

• The shepherds' actions demonstrate their acceptance of reality (15‑16).
• The shepherds' proclamation demonstrates their acceptance of the value of Jesus (17).
• The people demonstrate the genuineness of the shepherds' response (18‑19).
• The shepherds' departure reminds us of our ultimate goal (20).

Action: Respond to the offer of salvation: accept, proclaim and glorify.

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