The Good News

“But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:10-11

One last thing about a winning Christmas season -
Keep the Spirit
Too many people get caught up in the world’s view of Christmas - the artificial one. The lights, the tree, the ornaments, and decorations. When Christmas is over, we take it all down, store it an a closet, and wait until next year. Listen, the coming of Jesus was never intended to liven us up for a few days each year. He was not born to provide only temporary escape from the monotonous affairs of human life.

Jesus said that He came to give us life and that abundantly. The abundant life is an everlasting life. It isn’t joy for a month - it is joy to the world, the Lord is come! The angel said, “I bring you good news of a great joy which will be for all the people.” We’re not called to put the good news away after Christmas, but to share it all year long. Joy is part of the fruit of the Spirit. It’s yours and no one can take it from you. It’s yours all the time - live in it, rejoice in it, share it. The world may celebrate Christmas in December, but if Jesus lives in your heart, you get to celebrate it 365 days a year.

Glory to God and have a Merry Christmas!