And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
After the angels disappeared back into heaven, the shepherds turned to each other and said, 'We have to go to Bethlehem right now and see this thing that just happened, the thing God himself told us about.'
Sometimes you just have to drop everything and go see what God is up to.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century AD, during the Roman Empire's rule over Judea, shepherds were typically humble, working-class individuals who lived on the outskirts of society and were often overlooked by the religious elite. In Luke's Gospel, these shepherds received a divine announcement from angels about the birth of Jesus in nearby Bethlehem, emphasizing God's pattern of revealing important truths to the lowly rather than the powerful. After the angels departed, the shepherds discussed the message and chose to investigate it firsthand, marking a pivotal moment in the Christmas narrative.
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