Angel Tidings

ANGEL TIDINGS
Luke 2:10-14
Vs. 10: “But the angel said to them (terrified shepherds), ‘Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David a savior has been born to you; He is Christ, the Lord.’”

In every town across the USA and throughout the entire world, people gather together celebrating the birth of our Messiah. But can anyone anywhere compete with the joy of the Angels? (Vs. 13,14).

All believers, from the youngest to the oldest, enjoy reliving special customs when observing Jesus’ birthday.

Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. How exciting!

What is your favorite tradition honoring the Savior’s birth? What is your favorite Chrismon? (A Chrismon is an ornament specifically designed for the Christmas tree that is in church sanctuaries). They are often created from Styrofoam in the shape of mangers, stars, angels, shepherds, sheep, manger, Mary, Joseph, cross, fish, and other images.

Christmas Eve service is as varied as the ornaments that adorn many trees. Regardless of your faith, some things are consistent throughout Christendom. Carols, favorite hymns, are sung, Scripture stories from Luke 2 or Isaiah 9 ring from pulpits and read in homes far and wide. Some people celebrate by hosting dinners, exchanging gifts, and many churches share Holy Communion.

My favorite ritual is singing the glorious Christmas carols. What’s your favorite Christmas tradition?

In many houses of worship, Christmas Eve service concludes by lights dimming for people to sing “Silent Night, Holy Night”. The sanctuary is aglow from individual candles held high. At song’s end, candles are extinguished, and the church empties, hearts radiant in hope. Children hurry home—anxious to wake up Christmas morning.

The angel also told the shepherds where to find the baby. In a manger!

(Vs. 12). The heavenly Father could have had His Son born in a castle. Instead, God wanted Jesus to be born in a stable. His bed was a lowly manger—the cattle’s feeding trough.

Angel tidings, (or news), were God’s birth announcement announcing His Son’s arrival. No wonder the angels were so excited!

Jesus is God’s gift of grace to us—His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ. Jesus did not come into the world to be served, but to serve. No gift could be better!

Take Home Nugget

2 Corinthians 8:9, in the Bible, tells us: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich.” This most lavish gift—the good news of salvation—is the best gift that you and I will ever receive.

J.D. Griffith

He did not use a slivery box
Or paper green and red;
God laid His Christmas gift to me
Within a manger bed.

Prentice

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