In a few days the greatest event that has rocked this world occurred–Jesus, our Savior and Messiah, was born. Of special note today, is that of all the people that announced His birth, a birth that had been anticipated for literally centuries and centuries, it was a group of shepherds that were visited by angels, not the powerful, not kings, not the religious authorities of the day.
God chose shepherds. Among the occupations, shepherding were pretty low on the totem pole when it came to prestige. They were often outcasts, not allowed in the city and not trusted by the general public, for often they were thieves. Shepherds were despised by "good people". They were often unable to keep the details of the ceremonial law; they could not observe all the many hand washing's and rules and regulations. Their flocks made constant demands on them; and so the religious authorities and the people often looked down on them. It was to simple men of the fields that God's message first came.
May you realize that Jesus accepts you and wants you to come to Him as you are. May His heart join your heart and may you find the blessedness of living a life in relationship with our Savior, our Messiah and our creator.