How I love this proclamation given to us in the gospel of Luke. There is no greater TRUTH on which to dwell when we consider the times that we are in. It is an easy thing to get caught up into the chaos, the unrest and tragedies which are happening around us on a moment to moment basis. The world is becoming smaller and smaller as each day passes. Technology has brought Iraq, China, and Afghanistan into our homes in the US. Hundreds and thousands of lives are lost. Everyday, in our own country, the death count grows from senseless, selfish crimes. It can be overwhelming to see and hear these things on a daily basis. Although we cannot ignore what is happening about us, I would ask you to consider to remember what was said to some shepherds in a field at a time when the world as they knew it was also chaotic, full of tragedies, and unrest.
Behold, I bring you tidings of great joy; which shall be to ALL people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior,
which is Christ the Lord. And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall
find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:10 12
Often when I am experiencing some type of difficulty, the Lord will remind me everything will be ok for BEHOLD, I BRING YOU TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY! This TRUTH can be a drink to a thirsty soul, hope to a hopeless situation, comfort to someone in pain, it can turn your mourning in to dancing again. Because this child, who was the Savior of the World, was born, EVERYTHING CHANGED!!! The world is different because JESUS came. My prayer for all of us is that we can capture what the angel of the Lord was trying to reveal to us in that statement. I encourage you to DWELL on THIS TRUTH. God gives us opportunities everyday to touch others lives. When someone calls you and shares with you that they are in a difficult place, speak these words, BEHOLD I BRING YOU TIDINGS OF GREAT JOY!