“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”” Luke 2:8-10

Shepherds watching over their sheep…it sounds so quaint, these kind, respectable men being responsible leaders, upstanding citizens… Or were they? It seems that history would paint biblical shepherds in a different light as outcasts, those on the fringe of society. And yet God chose to appear before these men, rather than those of high standing. The angel of the lord, in the fullness of God’s glory, presents make the most important proclamation to the likes of them. Why? Because God’s love and truth is intended for all who would receive it. How like God to reveal himself and his purpose through those the world rejected. How like God to give us this as an example, that we too would reveal God’s love and amazing grace with those in our lives that ALL may know of his truth and grace.

How many ways and with how many people can you think of to share the REAL reason for Christmas with this season? GOOD news for ALL people!