Christmas Musicals for Church
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65/2069&70L-44 44 Optional Introduction: Shepherds in nearby Judean fields were the first people outside of Jesus' family to know about His birth. Hear now from one shepherd his story of meeting the baby Jesus. Monologue: Shepherd When I was just a boy, I used to play "king" in the fields. On those days, the rod in my hands turned into a scepter. The camel hair cloak on my back became the finest silk. And those sheep, those stinky sheep, became my people, my adoring subjects. I governed, gave fine speeches, settled disputes. It helped the hours pass. But at the end of the day, I was back to being a shepherd, a little brother, a kid alone with some sheep. Not many people want my job, but it isn't all bad. It's hard to explain, but there is something special about caring for a flock. You kind of feel like you would do anything for those sheep after awhile. I've fought off bears, climbed out on rocky ledges, helped a newly born lamb come into this world. You get to know them, and they get to know you. It's good, to be a shepherd, even if it is a little boring. Once, though, I saw something so amazing! I've never seen anything like it since and never will again. It was late at night. I was camped out, watching over my sheep. Suddenly I saw the brightest light I had ever seen! I would have thought I was dreaming, except that as soon as I saw it, I felt like I had just woken up for the first time ever! It was an angel. I fell down as soon as this all happened. I thought I was going to die! But I didn't die. Instead, the angel spoke. He told me not to be afraid. His voice was full of happiness. He practically laughed the words to me: "I bring you good news!" He told me a Baby had been born, the Savior of my people. My heart leapt and the sky erupted! I will never be able to explain what I saw. It was all of heaven laughing, singing, swirling in worship all around me. I did not think of my sheep. I did not even look back. I went to find this Baby, this Savior, this great Hope. When I held Him, He wrapped His small fingers around mine and I looked down at His hands and recognized them. They were shepherd hands. A Shepherd who would be King.