An angel appeared to shepherds watching over their flocks at night and told them the good news that a Savior, the Messiah, had been born in the town of David. As a sign, they would find the baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger. Suddenly, a great company of angels appeared praising God and saying "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests." The shepherds decided to go to Bethlehem to see this thing that had happened.