The Best News Ever!

Even during the Christmas season good news can be in short supply.  The television and internet tell us of wars, violence, and human cruelty to other humans. Still, Christians around the world celebrate the birth of a little baby in Bethlehem that happened more than 2000 years ago.  Why? Because this was no ordinary child.  This was Immanuel (God with us-Matthew 1:23).  This was the fulfillment of a promise from the Almighty God that He would forgive us and save us from our sins (John 3:16). This was an everlasting gift for all people from every nation for all generations with only one stipulation, that we accept HIs beloved Son and follow His ways (1 Timothy 1:15-16).  What incredible news! God, who could have destroyed the entire guilty world, chose rather to save those who would believe in Him and accept the gift of His only Son, Jesus Christ.  He decided to include all of us in this wonderful blessing.  He even sent His angel to the shepherds so that they could tell the world that this gift was for "all people," not just one race or nation.  So, the question is not why we celebrate the birth of Jesus.  The question is why anyone would not want to celebrate Him.  Why would anyone not accept the gift of eternal life with the Father? Christ's birth is proof of the Father's love and mercy toward us.  Jesus coming to earth represents our chance to restore our relationship with God.  To know this brings us pure joy.  It really is the best news ever!