What can be more joyful than spending time with someone you love on a special day like Christmas? God has given us the most wonderful gift, Jesus Christ, a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes in a manger. We are grateful to God because God has reached out to us through Jesus. Without Jesus, there will be no peace, no joy, no hope, no reconciliation between God and men. That's why the angel announced in Luke 2:10 and 11,
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."
The angel told us not to be afraid of anything because there will be a great joy and good news. The birth of Christ is the GOOD NEWS, and this good news is for ALL people, not just for some groups of people. Jesus is the Lord and Savior who loves us and saves us from our sins. He gave His life so that we can have an abundant life now and an eternal life later. What a wonderful, loving God we have!
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones!
