“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” (Luke 2:10-11)
What a greeting the angel gave to the shepherds more than 2000 years ago—”I bring you good news of great joy…." Luke records this “good news” as being directly about a Savior being born in Bethlehem (the city of David). Surely this good news trumps every other greeting anyone in all mankind could ever be told. God Himself came to earth to live a perfect life and then sacrifice Himself on the cross to rescue us from the eternal punishment our disregard for Him deserves. Oh to embrace this good news; this is the source of the only “great joy” anyone can know. Do you know this kind of joy? Does this joy dominate this season as we approach the celebration of the Savior’s birth? If not, take some time to meditate on the beauty and wonder of God’s amazing grace by slowly reading Luke 2.
Ladies of all ages, remember that there will be a happy time of celebration this coming Friday evening at 6pm at Discovery Baptist Church. The Ladies’ Old Fashioned Christmas event includes a wonderful dinner, music and encouraging words from our missionary wives, Rachel Waldock and Rachel Gustafson. There will also be a fun card making craft for the younger girls. I’m looking forward to seeing you there!
