Christmas Day · Friday, December 25
Good news of great joy
The angel told them, “Do not be afraid, for look, I am proclaiming to you good news of great joy that will belong to all the people: this very day in David’s city a Savior has been born for you. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
Shepherds were working the night shift on the hills outside Bethlehem. They were not important people. Then the sky filled with light, and an angel said: do not be afraid.
The news came to them first. Today in David’s town a Savior has been born. He is the Messiah, the Lord. Every promise you have read since Genesis 3 lands here, in a feeding trough.
The angel said this joy is for all the people. That includes you, whatever this Christmas looks like. Merry Christmas.
Pray
Jesus, our Savior, thank you for coming for all the people, and for me. Fill this day with your joy. Amen.
Carry it today
Who could you tell the good news to today?