1. The Shepherds were fulfilling their roles by CARING!

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.” (Luke 2:8, 9)

It is ok to care. But the problem is when we get burdened down with too much CARE. Does that ever happen to you? What should you do? Check out 1Pet 5:7.

“7Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”

2. The Shepherds were called to fulfill their roles by SHARING!

“5And 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.” (Luke 2:15)

First, they had to witness the miracle. Second, they had to SHARE the miracle….JESUS CHRIST, the SAVIOR of the world was born!

“17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.” (Luke 2:17, 18)

Conclusion: Today our CARE can be turned into SHARE. By following the shepherds’ response, we too can SHARE JESUS with passion and compassion.