Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night - Luke 2:8.
The shepherds heard about the birth of Christ
The shepherds were the first to hear about the birth of Christ. And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid. Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord - Luke 2:9-11.
The shepherds acted to see Jesus born in Bethlehem
As soon as the shepherds heard about the birth of Christ, they went to see Him immediately. When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.” So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger - Luke 2:15,16.
The shepherds spread the word about the birth of Jesus
The shepherds spread the word about the birth of Jesus to others. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them - Luke 2:17,18. They returned praising and glorifying God. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them - Luke 2:20.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, Let us act like shepherds by going into all the world and spreading the gospel. In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.
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