Great Joy

8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." (Luk 2:8-14 NAU)

Remember Family this Christmas, That the Gospel (Good News) is For you personally even if you already have a life long personal relationship with Jesus. We need the Gospel re-infused into our lives everyday just to get through each day in fact the Gospel is the best thing about my day as I am reminded about how much Jesus loves me. That is when it becomes "Great Joy" (supersedes my attitudes, circumstances, feelings, and takes preeminence in my life), it changes my thinking feeling and doing for the day and I glorify God the Father because of it.

How is the Gospel going to bring you Great Joy today?

Merry Christmas~
With Great Love
Ris and Glen