Reason 5: One of my favorite things to think about in regards to the Savior's birth is the people who were there. I'm grateful that the shepherds were invited. Though the world saw these men as poor and of little consequence, the Savior thought they were important enough to specifically invite them to celebrate His birth. It shows that wealth and power mean very little to Him, and helps me feel that I can approach Him when I need comfort and help, regardless of place, position, or possession. If He wanted the lowly shepherds to come unto Him, I can feel confident in knowing that He wants me to come unto Him as well.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 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.
10 And the angel said unto them,
Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to
all people.
11 For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto
you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with
the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And it came to pass, as the
angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another,
Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass,
which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and
found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
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