Have I Got Good News For You!
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
Luke 2:8–10 (NLT)
A little boy in a Christmas program had only one line to say, “Behold, I bring you good tidings.” After the rehearsal he asked his mother what “tidings” meant. She told him tidings meant “news.” When the program was performed, he was so scared before the large congregation that he forgot his line. Finally the idea came back to him and he blurted out, “Hey, have I got good news for you!”
Christmas, simply put, is “Good News.” Regardless of all the hype and commercialism, it is still “Good News.” In spite of all the hectic schedules and exhaustive work and activities, it is still “Good News.”
Why is it “Good News?” He loved us so much He couldn’t bear the thought of eternity without us, so, He sent Jesus into our world. He knew that even our best intentions will fall short of filling the emptiness of our hearts, so He sent His Son. So, regardless of your opinion about Christmas and all of its trappings, this is really “Good News.”
This Christmas, let’s celebrate this “Good News.”
Prayer:
Holy Father,
Thank You for the Good News of Your Son. We are glad You sent Him. We rejoice that You love us so much.
In Jesus’ name. Amen
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