So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told. Luke 2:16-20 NIV

As they had been told

Few people are told beforehand what is going to happen. Especially about the birth of Jesus--Mary, Joseph in his dream, and here, now the shepherds. All of them believed and that is why they were able to witness the birth of Christ. May we also have the gift of faith in the Word that is proclaimed to us. 

Abba, Thank You for proclaiming Your Words. Let Your Spirit make us believe in the Words. In Jesus' Most Powerful Name, Amen.