Angels We Have Heard On High

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid ; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people ; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." 15 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." 16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. 17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.    Luke 2:8-17

The angels announced the birth of Jesus to shepherds. Shepherds were not considered to be the upper class of society. The birth of Jesus was not announced to the mighty world leaders, but to lowly shepherds.
The shepherds were just going about their daily responsibilities when the news was announced to them. It is not written that they were in a prayer meeting, or in the synagogue. They were simply taking care of sheep.

 The next time you feel you aren't important enough for God to use or trust, remember the shepherds. Also remember God can reveal very important spiritual things to you while you are just going about your daily responsibilities.

Troy