Run with the good news this Christmas

DEVOTIONAL:

“How beautiful upon the mountains

  are the feet of him who brings good news,

who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness,

  who publishes salvation,

  who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.’” - Isaiah 52:7

If you’ve ever seen a runner’s feet you know the beauty Isaiah describes isn’t in the feet themselves but in what they represent. 

In Isaiah’s day, people waited impatiently at home for any news from a battle. Messengers ran from the front lines to inform the city. From a distance, watchmen could determine if a messenger ran with good news or bad news based on their posture and speed. When the messenger delivered the good news, everyone celebrated. 

Isaiah says the LORD Himself brings good news of victory! We, too, can be good news messengers or evangelists declaring Jesus’ victory (Romans 10:13). Because Jesus won the victory over sin and death, those of us who have been saved and set free can share the message of victory to the world: “Salvation is here!” 

There is no better time than now, during the celebration of His birth, to share with friends and family the victory and hope Jesus brings. 

REFLECT:

- What makes the Gospel good news for you?

- Are there people you know who need to hear the good news of Jesus? Ask the Lord for the opportunity to share it with them.