The Shepherds
It was probably a normal night in the life of the shepherds. They were probably tired from a hard day of work, caring for animals that have become known as the livestock that needs the most attention from their caregivers. The shepherds had been dealing with the stubborn, fearful, stupid animals all day. They had to give them endless attention and meticulous care to keep them fed, watered, safe, content, free of parasites and disease. People have been compared to sheep, so do you find it interesting that the announcement of the birth of the Good Shepherd was to a group of shepherds who would be able to relate to the person who would be the Shepherd to mankind? The angels could have appeared to anyone—the leaders of the church, the leaders of the Roman Empire, the wealthy, the famous or the beautiful, but they were sent to common poor shepherds. God chose to reveal Himself to ordinary people just like you and me. On this particular evening they had gotten the sheep ...