Good Tidings of Great Joy
Luke 2:10, Angel to the shepherds, “Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.”
Today’s news outlets often prompt a “Pavlov’s-Dog” style fear reaction by announcing breaking news as an alert with a distinctive sound. Striking terror is the goal. And terror is the result.
But the news or tidings of the Angel to the shepherds began with a solid “fear not!” The news was good. The result was joy. And the benefits were not just to Americans or westerners but to all people. The gospel of a coming, perfect Redeemer was ONLY good and good for ALL.
Let’s rejoice in this declaration: “-a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.” (Luke 2:11)
Merry Christmas season, confident, hope-filled friends!
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