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Shepherds.
When people think of the Nativity, the Holy Family and the three Wise Men are often thought of. Also, the angel who announced Jesus’ birth. But who did the angel announce the birth of Christ to? The shepherds. The shepherds were said to be out in the field attending to their herd of sheep when a bright star shone bright in the sky. Then an angel appeared before them and said to not be afraid for their newborn king had been born. Some of the more infamous shepherds are Gabriel, Matthew and Micah. To view Nativity Figurines.
Gabriel.
Gabriel was a young boy who liked to daydream. He did not care much for tending sheep. He spent his days daydreaming of faraway places. His mother would pack his lunch, and when he would set out the food to eat, he would pretend he was eating a glorious feast. One day he came skipping down a slope, pretending to be a bird. The flock was being walked to a different grassland to be fed. Before he knew it, he heard a thud and turned around to see a baby lamb wedged between a rock. Apparently, the lamb had been following Gabriel, and not the rest of the sheep. Gabriel pulled the little lamb from the rock and hoisted him on his shoulders. Gabriel went and followed the flock. When they stopped to set up camp, Gabriel put the little lamb down next to him. He checked the lambs legs out and found nothing wrong. The little lamb was dazed, but he stood up and joined the rest of the flock. To view our entire Christmas Nativity Scene.
 Matthew the Shepherd.
Matthew had been out afternoon looking for the little lamb who had gotten lost. He could not think where she could have gone to. Matthew thought to himself that His wife would tell him to trust in God, so he said a little prayer for the lamb. Matthew continued his search for the lamb. Just over the next hill, he heard a commotion. He found the lamb stuck in a thorn bush with a wolf set to attack. Matthew threw a rock at the wolf and scared it away. Matthew freed the lamb from the bush and calmed her down. Matthew then returned to his camp. The rest of the shepherds were resting when he came back. He took the lamb and put her back with the rest of the sheep. Out of nowhere, a blinding white light lit the sky up. He asked the other shepherds if they had seen the light. Before anyone could answer, there was more light. A heavenly voice spoke down to them. It told them not to be afraid. There has been a child born who is a Savior. He is the son of God. The angel told the shepherds that this child was brought here to save man from their sins. As quickly as the lights had shone, they were gone. The shepherds packed their belongings and went in search of the newborn king. To view our Christmas Nativity Scene Sets. Click for more Christmas Decorations Ideas. for the upcoming holiday season.
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