# Good news of great joy

Advent devotional for Friday, December 25, 2026. Day 27 of 27.

> 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. ([Luke 2:10-11](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/2#10-11), Lumin Translation)

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.

## Prayer

Jesus, our Savior, thank you for coming for all the people, and for me. Fill this day with your joy. Amen.

## A question to carry

Who could you tell the good news to today?

Read the whole chapter: [Luke 2](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/2)

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/advent/december-25