Good evening. I am a shepherd.

Not just any shepherd, but a shepherd that watches over the flocks for
God. I take great care and joy in what I do for the Lord but no one else does. Dont get me wrong, the
Priests really need my help to sell these lambs to people whose lambs do not me the legal qualifications. I
know they are expensive but I dont need the money. Nor do I get it. And good for it because with the
amount they over charge for the lamb I think God might be short on money. Regardless, I love my flock
and to raise spotless lambs worthy of Gods pleasure to cleanse sins from people is an amazing honor.
Thanks be to God that I have been called to do this. However, my position requires year long attention.
Even the rabbinical law states that I cant enter the Temple and not to make excuses but it is impossible
for me to fulfill the requirements of the law. I simply cant. No matter how hard I try I cant. I hope God
understands my situation and that he is not angry with me. I love God. I really do. But I cant keep the
law and I need His help not that I am worthy of it or that I even deserve His attention. He needs to
focus on the money issues I guess. I know Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and King David were all shepherds but
I am sure they more worthy than a simple man like I. I could never be important enough to be included in
the scriptures, lead a nation, general an army or even rule a village yet alone all of the people. I am poor
but honest and hard working. People may not care for me much but that never really mattered. My job is
to help clean sins away from all those who love God. Thats more important than hurt feelings.
But how could anyone have hurt feelings on a night like this. The ground I lay on is neither rocky nor
wet with fallen rain. I ate well due to the all travelers mercy. I am just glad I was able to quickly get in
and out. I doubt there would be anyplace to stay in Bethlehem tonight. But I guess the censuses is that
important. My wife loves going to the ancestry tree at dot commons and recording our lineage and those
documents help.
HmmmmThere is quietness about this night that is relaxing. It is a silent night. All is calm and for
being night it well lit, almost even bright. God did an amazing job in His creation and I am so thankful to
be a part of it. God sure is holy. I would say this is one of the better nights of my life. I am at completely
content and comfortable. (Yawn)
BOOM! AHHHH!!!!!! What is that WHAT IS THAT?!?! I am FREAKING OUT of course the first
thing this blinding light says to me is Do not be afraid. Easier said than done is all Im saying. I was
frozen in the moment but the fear had left me and I felt comfort. Its an angel of the Lord! I hope the
angels light is bright for too because Im sure I look ridiculous right now. Then the angel, which I think
looked like a young girl said I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which will be to all people. For to you
is born today a savior, He is the Messiah, The Lord. This is what youre to look for: a baby wrapped in a
blanket and laying a manger. I am in absolute awe. She must have been busy telling everyone the great
news because I am just a shepherd. And if this wasnt enough as soon as she finished thousands of angels,
an entire army of angels began singing. Glory to God in the highest, Peace to all men and women on
earth who please him. Hey! I am at PEACE!!! I must have pleased the Lord! Oh what grace and love He
must have if I of all people could please the Creator and Author of life! And they departed from my sight
and I yelled with a child like enthusiasm and said, Lets go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has
happened, which the Lord has told us about. And we ran. Boy did we run. The amazing thing is we did
not tire or grow weary. And just like they had said there was a baby in a feeding trough and I met the
beautiful couple Mary and Joseph. Mary especially soaked up and kept my account of what had happened
as if it were pure gold. It is true! Glory be to God! The savior of the world has come! This is perfect. He
was born in a manger just like I was. (Go happy crazy spreading the good news)