A Shepherd's Story

The night was still, the sky was clear

We tended our sheep; they knew we were near

Each star had its place assigned at Creation

And stood watch, like us, but over all nations

From nowhere, it seemed, an angel did appear

“Has he come for our souls?” We froze with fear.

But glory encircled this being before us.

His announcement of “Peace” broke forth in a chorus.

Multitudes of angels sang, but as one

And followed his proclaiming the birth of God’s Son

Then, as quickly, the stillness of night

Left us stunned and amazed, but absent the fright.

The scene we discovered was just as he said

In the arms of a mother who cradled His head

Among sheep and cattle lay the King of Kings

And who were we to be involved in this scene?

We’re lowly and simple and just do what we can

To provide for our sheep that live by the land

Surely this King sent straight from above

Came to bind all people with His grace and His love.

(c) Nancy K. Sullivan

        December 16, 2011

"Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. This will be a sign for you; you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.'"

Luke 2:10-14

Wishing you a very blessed Christmas season.