“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.” Luke 2:8  It began just like any other night on the Judean hills. The sheep settled for the night. The shepherds gathered around their campfire, sharing a last cup of coffee before the guards took their positions, and the rest found a place to sleep. They took their job very seriously. This flock was special because from it would come the lambs designated for sacrifice in the temple. But this night would be different. There would be no sleep for any…