Luke 2:8-14

Our Gospel Lesson comes from Luke 2:8-14

In that 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. This will be a sign for you: you will

find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.” And suddenly

there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and

saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,

    and on earth peace among those whom he favors!”

THE WORD OF GOD FOR THE PEOPLE OF GOD!