One cold night, shepherds were watching their flocks in the fields. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. The shepherds were terrified. But the angel said, ¡°Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.¡±
Then a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, ¡°Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests.¡±
The shepherds were amazed and excited. They hurried to Bethlehem to see the baby Jesus. When they found him in the manger, just as the angel had said, they were filled with joy. They went back to their fields, praising God and telling everyone about the amazing things they had seen and heard.
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