At best this ragtag band of shepherds are common, ordinary men. At worst they are vile, dirty men, who are, for the most part, social and religious outcasts.
Another boring night with the sheep suddenly shatters as the sky lights up, and an angel clothed with light descends from Heaven. They are terrified!
Luke 2:9,10. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
The sign to find the Christ child in the good tidings message is a baby lying in a manger in Bethlehem.
The shepherds ran that night, ever so fast. When they met Jesus it changed their lives forever. In their excitement, they tell everyone they met.
Have you met Jesus? Have you believed in Him? It’s a life and death matter.
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