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But as born-again believers, you and I
have good news for those people. We have
the same message for them that the angels
had for the shepherds in Bethlehem 2,000
years ago. We have "tidings of great joy,
which shall be to all people" (Luke 2:10)!
With a smile on your face and a sparkle
in your eye, you can lovingly let them
know that Jesus has come to help them
and deliver them. He has come to heal and
prosper them, and bring them peace.
Jesus has come and the joy is back!
People these days need to hear that
message as desperately as
they needed to hear it that
fi rst Christmas night when
Jesus was born. They need to
hear believers praising God and
saying, "Hey, everyone, you don't have
to be depressed. God loves you. He has
goodwill toward you. He has sent you a
Savior—Jesus Christ, The LORD!"
'But It's Just Not Enough'
Some people think that message is too
simple to solve the complex problems we
face today. They think the world is too
dark, that times have become too bad.
They think the message that lit up the
night sky thousands of years ago of "the
by Pastor George Pearsons
Joy
Is Back!
The
Where's the joy
of Christmas?
That's a pressing
question these days.
Researchers tell us that
for many, Christmas is
the most stressful time of
year. More people su er
depression, worry about
fi nances, and grieve over
the disappointments
in their lives during
Christmastime than during
any other season.
