From Luke 2:8-11:  “Now in that same region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.  Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.  But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for see, I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.'”

Humble shepherds

Tending flocks at night

Angel sharing great news

Shining from Bethlehem’s light

Minds awaken

Praising with great joy

Hearts filling with wonder

Witnessing love in this boy

Promise fulfilled

Giving thanks to God

Savior comes to rescue

Raising hope, at last unthawed

Darkness conquered

Forgiving man’s sin

Forever, King of Kings

Locking redemption’s linchpin

From Colossians 1:13-14:  “He has rescued us from the power of darkness and transferred us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.”