Today's Bible reading is the 2nd chapter of the Book of Luke. You can read it hear at Bible Gateway: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+2&version=NASB

Today's chapter includes Luke's glorious account of the birth of our Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. It never ceases to be a most wondrous story that brings joy to the heart of those who know its truth. Those who know Him should never tire of its telling, but only rejoice in its sweet refrain. Consider the response to the Saviors birth by the following. For the ears of the shepherds out tending their flock in the field to hear, the angelic host proclaimed, "Glory to God in the highest" regarding the Savior's birth. Returning from having seen the baby Jesus, Mary and Joseph, the shepherds were "glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen". While in the temple, with the Holy Spirit upon him, "righteous and devout" Simeon took the young child Jesus "into his arms and blessed God". The prophetess Anna, well advanced in years, "began giving thanks to God" when she also saw the child Jesus in the temple. Each one, the angels, the shepherds, Simeon and Anna all were moved to do the same thing in response to the news of the Christ child; praise God. We should follow their example.