December 12
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Luke 2:9 (NIV; see 2:9–12)
Man, it’s quiet tonight…
I’ve been thinkin’, guys. You know what?
…until now.
I’m gonna blow this two-bit town.
And, here we go.
I’m gonna amount to somethin’.
Mm-hmm. It’s a wonderful life, Hiram, just waitin’ for you.
Hey, you make fun all you want. I’m a shepherd-priest, just like you guys, and I’m gonna
make my mark, you just wait.
Hiram…
Leave him alone. He’s young; he’ll grow out of it.
No, he says this every time he comes down from the watchtower. He’s up there dreaming when he should be watching the sheep. Hiram, listen. For the hundredth time, this is our job. We watch over lambs for sacrifice. That’s it. You keep wantin’ something bigger, something better, you’re going to wind up like Jacob here…
Hey, now…
Bitter and lonely, and ugly as a one-eyed goat!
Guys!
Augghh!
What th’… what is it?
Oh Lord, oh Lord, save us!
Guys! Woosah! Listen, I’ve got news. Really. Good. News!
Ok, ok, ok—just don’t kill us!
What did I just say?
I don’t know. What did he say, Caleb?
OK, focus. I’ve got GOOD news! Back there. In the city of David, a Savior has been born for you! He is Christ the Lord! But this news isn’t just for you, OK? It’s for everybody.
Seriously. A Savior for us? And we’re supposed to tell—who?
Once again—It’s for everybody.
Look, all due respect, but this is really out-there.
You want proof? Go back into Bethlehem and you’ll find a Baby—
Lots of babies in Bethlehem, sir— ‘specially, this time of year—thick as thieves.
This One’s no thief. Though He will take your breath away. And your heart if you let Him.
So, it’s a boy.
Oh, He’s a Son all right! OK guys—time for me to go!
Wait, wait! How will we know we found the right one?
You’ll know because He’ll be wrapped in the same type of cloths you guys use to keep your lambs spotless for sacrifice. You’ll find Him lying in a cattle trough.
OK, but…
Hey, you hear that?
Yeah, across the valley there—by the inn—a baby. That’s a baby crying!
Booyah! Heads up, boys! It’s about to get loud!