Daily Devotional
Are You Excited to Share the Good News?
“Then the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.’”
Luke 2:10-11
December 20, 2023
Ponder This
Some time ago when we still used landlines and operators to find phone numbers for people, a lady received a message that told her she had inherited a fortune of more than a million dollars. She was flabbergasted. She didn’t even know she had a relative with that kind of money. She was so excited she didn’t know what to do. She was home by herself. She went to the telephone, picked it up, and said, “Operator! Get me somebody on the line! Anybody! I want to tell them what has happened.” Shouldn’t we feel that way about Jesus?
The angel said, “I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” Jesus Christ is not only the Savior of one group or region; He is the Savior of the world! This is Good News to all people.
The world needs Jesus. Jews and Gentiles need Jesus. Young and old need Jesus. Rich and poor need Jesus. Intellectual and illiterate need Jesus. People here, there, and everywhere, need Jesus. This is the Good News we have to share!
- Who in your life needs to know Jesus?
- Does sharing the Good News of Jesus excite you? Why or why not?
Practice This
Pray together with a friend regarding who you could share the Good News with, than practice sharing the Gospel with your friend.
FOR YOUR GIFT TO THE MINISTRY
Front Porch Moments by Gayle Foster
WITH KEY INSIGHTS FROM HER FATHER, ADRIAN ROGERS
I try to unplug each morning with Jesus with just my rocking chair, my Bible, and a pen.
Having a secret place is very important because I know that Jesus is always there waiting for me. I know where I can find Him! His presence is everywhere, but there are places where it is so thick you can cut it with a knife. You may not even have a front porch, but there is a secret place for you as well. God’s invitations are for anyone who will respond. There is no more important request than the one found in Psalm 27:8: “My heart has heard You say, ‘Come and talk with Me.’ And my heart responds, ‘Lord, I am coming.’”
