Good News! Great Joy!

            Have you had your Joy Juice today?  Drink up and get ready for the “Good News” of great JOY!

            Christmas is coming….ready or not! Instead of dreading all the busyness, let’s spend time looking for the JOY that is present throughout the Christmas story.  Remember how surprised Mary was when the angel came to her? Let’s read the passage of scripture from Luke 1: 29 -31.

            “Mary was greatly troubled at his words and wondered what kind of greeting this might be.  But the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, you have found favor with God.  You will be with child and give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name of Jesus.  He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High.”

            At first Mary was afraid!  But the angel reassured her that she didn’t need to fear…that through her God’s Son, Jesus the Messiah would come!  What good news! But can you imagine her bewilderment!?

            Mary was young, poor, female---all characteristics (as my Bible footnote explains) that to the people of her day would make her unusable by God for any major task! But God chose Mary for one of the most important acts of obedience…ever.

        You may feel that your ability, experience or education makes you an unlikely candidate for God’s service.  Don’t limit God’s choices!  He can use you…if you trust Him.   

            Share a double portion of the GOOD NEWS with others! It will prepare your heart and theirs for special Christmas JOY!