By Mother Freda Benjamin
Tornado destroys community. Twelve-year-old brings gun to school. Fist fight in church broken up by members. Congressman calls president a liar. Homeowner loses house of twenty years to foreclosure. Father, unable to support family, takes the lives of wife, children and himself.
Today, our newspapers and televisions are full of bad news. This news that could make some believe that there is no hope, especially during the Christmas season.
But I want everyone to know that there is “Good News” for the world today!! Jesus Christ was born, and with His birth, we find and have salvation, hope, love and peace.
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11
During this Christmas season, let us all concentrate and mediate on good news. Speak and steer conversations to the good and wonderful things which are happening in our lives. Make an effort to do away with negative talk and actions by building up people instead of tearing them down. Begin to speak life not only in your own situation, but also in the lives and situations of others.
Let’s make a big impact this Christmas season by spreading the “Good News” of Jesus Christ!