The answer is: Shepherds

Luke 2:15

The birth of Jesus, with all its evenness and intrigue, certainly didn't go uncelebrated! Imagine a celestial choir of angels providing the opening act to shepherds who, oddly enough, were the first guests to welcome the newborn. Picture those nighttime fields where wise men—in this case, plain shepherds—receive the divine announcement from the skies. What must have gone through their minds as they ventured into town, guided not by shining stars, but by the glory of angels ushering in Good News? It's worth noting that shepherds weren't exactly considered the elite of society. They were often overlooked, their presence marked by a rugged resilience and humble position.

Their inclusion in Jesus' debut emphasizes a beautiful theme found throughout great spirituality: that the lowly are exalted and worthy of grace. Add in the human connection, and you think about how these first visitors might have related to the vulnerability of the newborn—after all, they themselves led the humble life of watching over sheep by night and day.

Unfortunately, we often don’t view the exhilarating pageantry that surrounded this event, which also included numerous prophecies predicting his arrival. This charming anecdote out of Luke isn’t just a foundational story for understanding Jesus; it’s a ticket to an inherent paradox—in the most humble of beginnings, might come the greatest positive disruption of the world. Wouldn't that serve as an inspiring ordinary reminder for us all?