Luke 1:26 (ESV)
Birth of Jesus Foretold
26 In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a
city of Galilee named Nazareth,
What
amazing creatures angels are. They are
seen in Scripture as messengers for God.
They come bringing news, warnings, and help. Almost always they terrify those who receive
them. They are always saying, “Now,
don’t be afraid. It is just me coming to
give you a direct communique from the God of the Universe. Do not be scared! Get up and listen!”
The
dazed recipient is not sure what to expect, but knows this is not run of the
mill news. It is news with impact. Zechariah got news that kept him speechless.
Mary received amazing news, as well as the shepherds. The news was life changing and exciting. It seems the angels knew how to deliver this
news with class. Wow!
The
angels had great news to tell at Advent.
News of the King. News of
Redemption! News of Immanuel. It was joyous news, sometimes accompanied by
lots of riotous noise. Let’s not be
afraid of this news. Let’s embrace it
and rejoice. Immanuel is come. He lives on today and forever.
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