When my first grandchild was born, many wanted to come and visit, to hold him and coo over the long awaited precious bundle. They wanted to bring gifts and bless the family with love. Just think, if this is how we feel when someone close to us has a child, how much greater would it have been for those who knew that The King of Salvation was born.
At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him. (Luke 2:13-14)
Even without the benefit of email, Facebook or Twitter, word spread quickly and to distant lands as well. Jesus' birth was proclaimed by an Angel. Shepherds, witnessing the angel, went to Bethlehem to see what was going on. They when they left they spread the word too. Perhaps these lowly shepherds can be considered among the first evangelism team.
While it is never easy, Christmas must be one of the easier times of year to tell the Good News. People, whether Believers or not, acknowledge Christmas as a special time. Many people will attend church on this holiday when they might not any other day. What an opportunity to show off the new baby; to tell everyone His name and to share just a little bit of family history.
While it is never easy, Christmas must be one of the easier times of year to tell the Good News. People, whether Believers or not, acknowledge Christmas as a special time. Many people will attend church on this holiday when they might not any other day. What an opportunity to show off the new baby; to tell everyone His name and to share just a little bit of family history.
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