The Angels Tell the Shepherds

On the night Jesus was born, an angel appeared to shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem. "Do not be afraid!" the angel said. "I bring you good news of great joy for all people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you—he is the Messiah, the Lord!" Suddenly a great host of angels praised God, saying, "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to those on whom His favor rests!" The shepherds went and found the baby lying in a manger.