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By Ron Hutchcraft
Paging central casting! Who's idea was it to have these mangy shepherd guys there when Jesus was born?
Well actually it was God's idea. Oh yeah, they were the uncool and unclean outsiders of their day. Considered unworthy to be allowed in God's temple. But sure enough, the angel brought the birth announcement of the Son of God "to shepherds out in the field nearby." And he said "I bring you good news for all the people. A Savior has been born to you" (Luke 2).
I guess we shouldn't be surprised who was the first to know. I mean, Jesus came here because all of us have pretty messy lives and hearts. In fact, according to the Bible, God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners (Romans 5:8). Not to make us religious, but to rescue us.
He's the love your heart's been looking for all this time. So that savior who has been born to you, means YOU. And we'd like to help you begin your personal relationship with Him. Just contact us at 888-NEED-HIM or ChatAboutJesus.com.