THE GOOD NEWS OF CHRISTMAS

Have you ever received good news about something? I am sure that there are many times that come to mind. What about news that was not so good? We also tend to remember these very well, and both of these experiences can bring us closer to God if we surrender all to Jesus.

Christmas has always been my most favourite time of the year. Growing up, it was mostly about getting together with family, eating lots of good food, laughing, exchanging gifts, and having a good time. As each year passes, I still love Christmas but I have a different appreciation for it. My family does our best to make it all about Jesus and we celebrate with a cake and some other little traditions that we do.
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Today, we are going to be looking at the good news of Christmas but first I would like to share a story with you. In 2007 on Christmas Eve, my family were together eating, laughing, exchanging gifts, and having a good time. It really was a great time that we all spent together and I will never forget it.

Later into the late evening, my father was not feeling too well and we called an ambulance. Everything happened so fast and much of this part was a blur. The ambulance rushed him to the hospital and we followed in our vehicles. In about an hour, we received the news that my father had passed away. He was 48 years old and he had a heart attack. This was very sudden news that was not so good to hear, especially during Christmas.

Whenever we receive good news or not so good news, we need to remember that the greatest news we have already heard is the good news of Jesus.

He came to give us the wonderful opportunity to accept Him in our lives and live forever in heaven. There is a wonderful song by Chris Tomlin called, “He Shall Reign Forevermore.” You can listen to it here. The chorus goes like this:

                     And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
                    And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
                    Unto us a Child is born
                    The King of kings and Lord of lords
                     And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
 
“But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God. You will conceive and give birth to a Son, and you are to call Him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, and He will reign over Jacob’s descendants forever; His kingdom will never end.” Luke 1:30-33
 
Jesus will reign forevermore. This is the good news of Christmas. No matter how Christmas has been in the past or how it seems like it will be this year, be encouraged that Jesus will always reign. We are so blessed because we have a God who is always there for us, no matter what news we receive.
 
Let’s remember to share this good news of Christmas with others. We can share it all year!
There are so many people out there who are losing hope and need to hear this good news.
 
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Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! May the good news of Jesus be a priority in your life today and everyday.