. (Luke 2:8 KJV) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (Luke 2:9 KJV) And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. (Luke 2:10 KJV) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
This should be a joyous time for those of us who truly know the meaning of Christmas. It brings hope, excitement and cheerfulness to us. Good tidings of great joy! Good news - this is good news!! Here is the good news: Jesus came to bring salvation. He came to bring forgiveness for our sins, to bring us back into fellowship with God, to turn away God’s anger, to bring us into a place where we can enjoy God’s love and fellowship, to bring us eternal life. This is great news…..really there can be no greater news than this. This is great news, and it is for everyone, not just for a lucky few, not just one big winner. Good news is cause for great joy, celebration. Let the joy of the coming of Jesus fill your heart today.