The Christmas story reveals God's surprising choice to announce Jesus' birth to shepherds - society's outcasts who were poor, insignificant, and considered unclean. This decision shows that God isn't impressed by status, limited by reputation, or waiting for our worthiness. When the angels appeared with terrifying glory, the shepherds faced a choice: wait for peace to come to them or journey to find it. They chose to act with haste, leaving their comfort zones and taking risks to find Jesus. After encountering the newborn Savior, they returned to their ordinary lives transformed, becoming the first missionaries who shared the good news with others.