Good News (#113)


“But the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.  The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!” (Luke 2:10, 11 NLT).

This announcement by the angel to the shepherds tending their sheep was startling, intriguing and exciting.

To think that the long promised Messiah was indeed born in their generation.  What good news! 

But what implications did this announcement hold for their nation under the rule of Rome?  Would this be the hour of their deliverance? 

We too could do with some good news in our time.

As we approach the end of another year, the gloomy economic forecast looms ahead.  There are planned layoffs for some three thousand public workers!

Is it possible to celebrate Christmas in such an atmosphere?

I believe it is possible, and also necessary to do so.

Christmas is about the coming of a Saviour into the lives of people who need Him – that’s all of us.

A relationship with Him helps us through our difficulties.  We know that He will help and provide whatever we need to survive our various crises.

That’s Good News indeed!

©Kerina Hall

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