12/25/20 WHAT’S NEW? #6 — Luke 2:10-11 (HCSB) But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you GOOD NEWS of great joy that will be for all the people: 11 Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.

“GOOD NEWS” is “euangelizo” in NT Greek, from which we get “Evangelism!” “Great” is “mega-” and “joy” is “chara,” Together “great joy” could be translated as “maximum joy,” “excessive gladness, or “full cheerfulness.” The angel announced to the shepherds the VERY BEST NEWS there has ever been! God had finally fulfilled His Genesis 3 promise to send us a “Savior,” a “Messiah,” who just happens to God (“the Lord”) as well. He would fix the mess that Adam and Eve made with their sin and which each and every one of us has contributed nearly every day of our lives.

THAT is the REAL MEANING of CHRISTMAS; Jesus really IS the REASON for the SEASON! Praise the Lord. I hope you can embrace this GOOD NEWS and enjoy the merriest, godliest Christmas ever!