"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying: 'Glory to God in the highest, And on earth
peace, goodwill toward men!'" (Luke 2:13-14).
Shepherds were looked down on in Bethlehem society. People didn’t
exactly rub elbows with them at social events. But God’s message was
clear—this hope was for ALL people, including shepherds!
Ezekiel 34:15,
“'I will feed My flock, and I will make them lie down,' says the Lord
God”, is just one of many passages in the Old Testament referring to
Christ as our Shepherd. Christ came to bestow peace, but also to lead us." CW