At a moment’s notice everything can change.
You’ve probably received a phone call that rocked your world. News you were not expecting. A death. A diagnosis. A divorce. An accident. The kind of news that changes everything.
Big news like that brings incredible clarity: plans change dramatically according to what is needed to bring immediate care to an urgent situation.
But have you ever received good news that changed everything and shifted your perspective? The day I found out I was expecting our first baby was one of those days for me. Finding out four years later that I was carrying twins was another. It’s the kind of news that says life will never be the same——in a good way.
Imagine being these people who received the ultimate good news that changed everything:
- Mary: Do not be afraid…for you have found favor with God.
- Elizabeth: Behold, when the sound of your greeting came to my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
- Joseph: Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.
- Shepherds: Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you, which is Christ the Lord.
- Magi: We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship Him.
- Simeon: My eyes have seen your salvation…a light for revelation to Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel.
When we get sudden bad news, we become aware of the distractions and foolish nonsense that seeps into our daily lives and robs us of precious time. We clutch to our hearts the ones we hold dearest. We recite prayers and scriptures and hymns that declare the promises we most cherish. And we vow to never forget, to never ever again take for granted the blessedness of life.
The best news of all——the news about Jesus——should have an even more profound effect on our hearts and minds and priorities. May you ponder the good news that changes everything this Christmas and may it propel you with joy into the New Year.
With love,
P.S. I can’t believe they talked me into being in this Christmas Spectacular video. But if you’re in the mood for some old fashioned Christmas Fun, check it out!