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The angel first told the shepherds, “Do not be afraid.” I bring you wonderful news of great joy that will be for all the people. The Messiah, the Lord, was born in David today.” Not a small conversation or holiday happiness. Gospel: God saves, reconciles, restores. Shepherds—ordinary folk overlooked by most people—are interrupted. An immediate, personal announcement: “for you.” So goes the Christmas message. It enters your daily life and says, “This is for you.” Joy is not tied to your resume, financial account, or accomplishments. God initiated it. When a task list tempts you to measure your self-worth by productivity, murmur, “This good news is for me.” Set that fact apart from your successes for the day. |
