Good News

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 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. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2:8-14)

Thought For Today

What would you do if you looked up in to the sky and saw a host of angels praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men? Well this is what happened in Bethlehem over 2000 years ago at the birth of Jesus. The heavenly host announced His arrival just as scripture said that they would. The same angels that proclaimed a Savior had been born, over 2000 years ago, continue to do the same even today. This fact should cause us to look up, be excited, and want to worship Him, with the heavenly host. Many in Jesus' time were looking for Him to come, but others were not. Some, like today, had no idea what it was all about. Many people questioned what the shepherds told them, and even today, many still question when the shepherd, their pastor, tells them the savior is here and wanting to be worshiped. But not Mary. Scripture says that she kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. And even the shepherds, when they witnessed Jesus’ return, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. What is your response when you hear the gospel? It is the good news about Jesus Christ, you know? And everybody should love to here good news.