I was taking an evening walk, when I saw some shepherds in a field. Then I saw a light surround them–they trembled, their fear revealed. The light grew brighter, and it became an even more glorious light. Then I realized that we were all seeing an angel on that night.

He came and stood before the shepherds. I was able to hear him some…something about there being good news and that a Savior had come. Next, to my absolute amazement, suddenly the night sky was filled, with what looked like an army of angels–a scene with which I was thrilled!

They shared a message of peace on earth, with their voices raised, proclaiming now good will toward men and that God be praised! They greatly were rejoicing, but then suddenly disappeared from sight. Later, in town, the shepherds confirmed to me all that I’d seen that night.

They said they’d gone on, as well, to locate the One of whom they were told…just a newborn baby in a manger, but the divine Child for them to behold!

P.A. Oltrogge

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying. ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.’” Luke 2:13-14 KJV

The NLT description is “a vast host of others–the armies of heaven…”

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