“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. Today in the town of David a Savior has
been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a
baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.’
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host
appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
‘Glory
to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his
favor rests.’”—Luke 2: 9-14 (New International Version)
(The
image accompanying this post is Rembrandt van Rijn’s- The Angel Appearing to the Shepherds (1634)
