If you discover something in nature you’ve never seen before, does it make you curious to find out what it is? Another word to use in place of curiosity is “wonder.” There are questions to wonder about, like “Where do waves come from?” or “Where do birds go when it’s raining?” Wonder can also be a feeling of surprise caused by something beautiful, unexpected, or indescribable. When you see a magnificent sunset with so many amazing colors in the sky, you might look at it with wonder at the beauty of God’s creation.


The story of Christmas is filled with wonder, both the questioning kind and the awesome feeling kind. The shepherds’ wonder led them to leave the field and their sheep to go and find this special baby. After meeting Him, they spread the news to people all around about the marvelous things they had heard and seen. Everyone they told wondered about what the shepherds said. Some may have been filled with questions like “Are they making this up?” or “Could this baby really be the promised Savior?” Then there were those who stood in wonder, marveling at the surprising and exciting news that Jesus, the Messiah, had finally come!

If you were one of the shepherds who met Jesus as a baby, what would you tell people about Him?


What is something you’ve seen or heard that fills you with wonder?

Go on a walk to find things that fill you with wonder. Notice the plants, animals, and trees around you. See the buildings and vehicles God gave people the ability to design and construct. With familiar things, look very closely to discover details you haven’t seen that show just how awesome God’s creation is. Thank God for creating so many wonderful things!