The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They…
““The shepherds were invited to come and see. They saw. They trembled. They testified. They rejoiced. They saw Him wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, the Prince of Peace… "At this Christmas season I extend to you the gift of determination to come and see... "A young man in deep trouble and despair said to me recently, 'It's all right for others to have a merry Christmas, but not me. It's no use. It's too late.' "...We can stay away and complain. We can stay away and nurse our sorrows. We can stay away and pity ourselves. We can stay away and find fault. We can stay away and become bitter. "Or we can come and see! We can come and see and know!””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
An invitation to move from despair to hope by actively seeking truth, using the Nativity as a metaphor for renewed determination.
In simple terms: Seek truth, not bitterness.
Key Takeaway
Active engagement transforms outlook.
Themes
hope
faith
resilience
choice
spiritual awakening
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- feeling isolated during holidays
- overwhelmed by personal crisis
- stuck in self‑pity
Key Concepts
Nativity symbolism
personal agency
emotional healing
Practical Applications
- spiritual counseling
- motivational speaking
Questions to Reflect On
- What would change if you chose to "come and see"?
- How does the Nativity story illustrate personal renewal?