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December 6

God Has Good News of Great Joy for All People

The angel announced to the shepherds “good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10 ESV).

Good news. Great joy. For all people. That’s the wonderful proclamation of Christmas in a nutshell.

The good news is that we have a Savior, Jesus Christ. And it is good news—not good advice or good teaching, but good news. That means something happened.

What happened? God came to us in the person of Jesus. He entered into our real world, in a real place, actually lived among real people, truly died for our sins, and rose from the dead. And He freely offers us salvation and forgiveness by sheer grace. It’s the best news!

Day 6 quote graphic: God Has Good News of Great Joy for All People

This news is for all people. No one is outside of the reach of God’s grace in Christ. All are welcome to come to Jesus, no matter who you are, what you’ve done, or whatever your background—all are welcome to come to Jesus and receive His free gift of salvation.

It is the greatest gift that leads to the greatest joy—the joy of knowing Jesus, of living with hope, of being adopted into God’s family, and knowing your future is secure in heaven.

“The angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”

Luke 2:10–11 ESV

Prayer

Father, thank you for sending your Son to save me! Help me to always rejoice in my salvation – and give me the words and opportunity to tell others about the good news. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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