...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 of great
joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of
David a Savior has been born to you; he is
Christ the Lord. You will find the baby wrapped in
cloths and lying in a manger.
Luke 2:9b-12
In the midst of the overwhelming radiance stood a being - an angel - the messenger of God to a sleeping world. The angel did not go to the courtyards of Herod. He did not go to the apartments of the high priest. His visitation list did not include a single Pharisee or Sadducee. The powerful and learned were passed by as the angels winged their way to the manger. Instead, they stopped on a crude hillside filled with smelly sheep and ignorant shepherds. The startling news of a newborn King was given to the lowest of the low.
The frightened sheepherders discovered that the angel's visit was not just beautiful music and blinding light. No, the angel told them exactly where to find this newborn Prince, and their hearts overflowed with wonder at being chosen to witness this wondrous event. The Bible then records...
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host
appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace to men on whom his favor rests."
vs. 13-14
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