Angels and Shepherds

On the same night Jesus was born, some shepherds were out in the fields near Bethlehem. They were watching their sheep, like they did every night.

Suddenly—WHOOSH! A bright light filled the sky! An angel appeared!

The shepherds were SO scared!

'Don't be afraid!' the angel said. 'I have GOOD NEWS! Tonight, in Bethlehem, a Savior was born! He is the Messiah, the Lord! You'll find Him wrapped in cloths, lying in a manger.'

Then—WOW! The whole sky filled with angels! They were all praising God: 'GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST! Peace on earth!'

Then the angels went back to heaven.

The shepherds looked at each other. 'Let's GO! Let's find this baby!'

They ran to Bethlehem. They found the stable. And there, lying in the manger—a baby!

The shepherds told everyone about what they had seen!

God sent the angels to regular, ordinary shepherds. The good news of Jesus is for EVERYONE!