As I was going through the Christmas story from the book of Luke, chapter 2, I observed that the news of Jesus' birth was made known to Shepherds first.
Here is what came to my mind -
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"And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid." Luke 2:8,9I am wondering why the news went to Shepherds first and not to others? I am sure there were many prophets, wise men and serious synagogue goers who were waiting for the news. What made these shepherds so special to receive the greatest news of the world first?
Here is what came to my mind -
- At the time of Jesus birth, these were the people awake, keeping watch over their flock.
- Shepherds were poor people and they need God's favor most.
- God was going to reveal Himself as good shepherd, so shepherds will be able to carry out this news to others with lot of passion.
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