It is so easy to get caught up in the celebration of Christmas and forget why we actually celebrate.
The very first people to whom the birth announcement of Jesus was made were the shepherds.
Their announcement to the shepherds was as follows --"Glory to God in the highest; Peace on earth and goodwill to those with whom God is pleased."
Here there are two blessings.
Jesus came to bring peace on earth.
Jesus came with goodwill.
If we experience the peace of Jesus it is truly very great.
It is a deep kind of peace.
Jesus came with goodwill.
Goodwill means a friendly and helpful attitude.
Jesus came with goodness.
Towards whom?
Towards the people with whom God is pleased.
Who is God pleased with?
God is pleased with those who obey God.
I so want to be a person God is pleased with.
So I can have that peace and that friendly, and helpful goodwill.
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