3RD WORD OF ADVENT IS JOY…them and us

Remember Luke 2:10 from a couple of days ago?

Whether you do or not, check it out within the context of the rest of that moment as found in The Gospel According to St. Luke —

The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

“Glory to God in the highest heaven,
    and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

— And the response?

When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”

So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 

— That’s all in first person plural, not singular.

Not, “I’m outa here guys, see ya later” but “Let’s go” and wow that’s a difference.