Got Good News?
The Second Candle of Advent
“The beginning of the good news of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.” Mark 1:1
Good News!!! That is what we’ve got, Good News! Isn’t that what this season of Advent is all about anyway? In a day and time in which people seek to satisfy their needs and desires by gathering more and more, doesn’t the world to hear an alternative message? The promise of the Good News of Jesus tells us that we find our meaning in the relationship that God has established with us in his Son Jesus rather than in those things we seek to possess.
This Good News of Jesus goes beyond finding meaning; it proclaims the promise of forgiveness, healing, hope, light, life, renewal and restoration. God gives us this Good News, not to keep for ourselves, but to share with others. Not far beyond our doors, our friends and neighbors are eager to hear this Good News! And guess whom God has chosen to share this Good News? YOU!
Now is the time for us to share the Good News of a God who comes into our world and takes up residency in our lives. Now is the time to invite a neighbor to worship or a bible study. Now is the time to lift up your neighbor in prayer. Now is the time to bring the Good News of Jesus to a friend, a neighbor and even a stranger.
This second week of Advent, how will you be the beginning of Good News for someone else?
Just Another Passing Thought!
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December 5, 2011 at 12:33 pm
Alot of good food for thought in your message. Thanks
December 8, 2011 at 7:59 pm
I’m glad I found your “blog” post for your writings – they have always been very insightful and uplifting!
Thanks for all your thoughts and great words! Wishing you and your family a Merry Christmas from the Hagens of Martin County!!