“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’” Luke 2:10-11
The angel brought the shepherds good news of great joy for all people, for there was born on that first Christmas night, in Bethlehem, a Savior, the promised Messiah, the LORD God Himself in human flesh and blood, to redeem us from sin and death and restore to all who trust in Christ Jesus pardon and forgiveness and communion and fellowship with God our Maker.
O gracious God, thank You for the gift of the Son, born a humble Babe in Bethlehem that He might atone for our sins and make a way for us to be acceptable in Your sight — through faith in Him and His cross. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.
[Scripture is taken from the New King James Version®. Copyright © 1982 by Thomas Nelson. Used by permission. All rights reserved.]