Posted on 12/09/2009 5:57:04 AM PST by Patriot1259
At the time of Jesus birth, people who attended sheep were considered the least significance to the human race by other people. They lived quiet and humble lives, often spending their days, and nights, with their flocks. The sheep that they tended were probably bred as sacrifice animals for the temple in near-by Jerusalem. These shepherds were probably just doing their usual job when the angel appeared to them—and with a multitude behind him. I think I would be shaking in my sandals too.
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The first coming was humble but the second coming you will see His glory and authority.
Very nice...thanks for posting!
Just lovely.
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