The shepherds’ immediate response is one of faith and action. They say to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” Their eagerness reflects the joy and urgency of the gospel. They do not delay or question but hasten to see the Savior.
Upon finding Mary, Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger, the shepherds share the angel’s message. Their testimony amazes those who hear it, and their return is marked by glorifying and praising God for all they have seen and heard. The shepherds, transformed by their encounter, become the first evangelists of the newborn King.