“I bring you good news of great joy. Today in the city of David, a Savior has been born. He is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:7
They could use some good news. Rome occupied their homeland, ruling with a heavy hand and a ruthless heart. Taxes were up, spirits were down, and times were hard. Ancient prophecies of a Savior seemed only distant dreams. Promises of peace and joy appeared as empty words. Daily the priests offered the required sacrifices. Daily the people lifted their desperate prayers. And God had been silent for 400 years.
Then a mother moaned. A baby cried. And the angels sang.
Good news of great joy!
God has come to taste our suffering.
God has come to take our sin.
Light pierced the darkness, and death’s deep shadow was dispelled. Our only Hope had left His heaven to embrace His earth. “The Word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen His glory.” (John 1:14).
Rejoice greatly! Rejoice gratefully!God is with us.
May our hearts be ready to receive the Greatest of God’s Wonders!
Merry Marvelous Christmas!
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