THE GREATEST JOYFUL NEWS

"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 Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. "

Luke 2:10, 11
King James Version

Lora May Wright Jones wrote the beautiful hymn "TELL THE JOYFUL NEWS".

"Tell the joyful news, Christ the Lord is born, Peace and joy He brings on this Christmas morn; Let the bells ring out and their music tell, Jesus comes to reign, King Immanuel.

In the highest peace, good will to men; Jesus cometh, tell the news again; While the angels sing of the newborn King, Spread the joyful news over all the land."

Not only do we need to spread the joyful news that Jesus was born, we also need to spread the good news to everyone that Jesus saves.

Priscilla Jane Owens wrote one of my favorite hymns "JESUS SAVES". I'm so glad the words in this beautiful hymn are true.

"We have heard the joyful sound: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Spread the tidings all around: Jesus saves! Jesus saves! Bear the news to every land, Climb the mountains, cross the waves; Onward! ’tis our Lord’s command; Jesus saves! Jesus saves!"

Yes, Jesus saves us not only from sin but also from danger and the greatest thing to me is that Jesus never leaves us, not even for one minute. Our family, loved ones and friends have to go home but Jesus is with us every minute.

O how I love Jesus! He is the reason I'm living and the reason I get out of bed. He came to me when I couldn't go to Him.

Squire Parsoms wrote one of the most beautiful hymns that has ever been written "He Came To Me". The words in this heart touching hymn bring tears of gratitude to me to know that Jesus loves us so much.

"The gulf that separated me from Christ, my Lord It was so vast, the crossing I could never ford From where I was to His domain, it seemed so far I cried "Dear Lord, I cannot come to where You are"

He came to me, He came to me When I could not come to where He was, He came to me That's why He died on Calvary When I could not come to where He was, He came to me.

He came to me when I was bound in chains of my sin He came to me when I could find no hope within He reached down and drew me gently to His side Where today in His sweet love I now abide."

Jesus did all this for us and He loves us so much. Will you go to Him and tell Him how much you love and appreciate Him? Do you love Him? What are you doing to prove to Him that you love Him?

i love You, dear Jesus and look forward to the day when I will have the privilege and joy of seeing You face to face. Thank You for everything You have done for me through the years.

Joanne Lowe
December 14, 2022