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Good News of Great Joy!! It started out like any other night. A group of shepherds tended their sheep outside of Bethlehem.
The stillness was punctuated by an
occasional baa, and a few stars gleamed against the black sky.
But, suddenly something
happened that would make this night
extraordinary, and it would change the shepherd's lives forever.
As the shepherds guarded their flock, they were startled by the appearance of an angel of the Lord.
Immediately the night sky
exploded with the glory of the Lord and the shepherds were terrified.
First, the angel calmed them with his assurance,
"Do Not be afraid."
Then he explained that he was the messenger of "Good news of great joy that will be for all people." |
The long awaited saviour had been born that night in Bethlehem, the angel urged the shepherds to visit the new-born Jesus.
At that point, a host of angels joined the messenger angel.
They praised God, ascribed glory to God, and announced peace to all the recipients of God's favour.
We have "Good news of great joy", because the miraculous birth of God's only begotten Son was true.
He was born to be our Saviour.
My prayer is that the Joy of Jesus Christ is alive in your hearts and lives.
Heather, Brett, Elizabeth and I Wish you The Joy of God's love this Christmas and a Blessed New Year. |