How do we know God's sovereignty in the birth of Jesus?

In the account of Jesus' birth, God's sovereignty is highlighted by the angels announcing the birth to humble shepherds rather than to the learned scribes or Pharisees who were more physically proximate. As noted in the sermon, the sovereign choice of whom to reveal Christ illustrates that God's ways are not aligned with human expectations or understanding. This divine choice exemplifies the biblical principle that God gives grace to the humble, while the proud are blinded to His revelations. The wise men from the East weren’t typical followers; they were seekers blessed to witness the star that indicated Christ’s birth, further underscoring that God dispenses His grace as He wills.