Amen. "Glad Tidings" is a beautiful, old-fashioned term for the Gospel—the best news ever announced to humanity. It is the joyful proclamation of what God has done for us through Jesus Christ.
The angel who announced Jesus' birth to the shepherds used this very language:
"And the angel said to them, 'Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy that will be for all the people.'"
- Luke 2:10 (ESV)
The word translated "good news" is euangelizomai in Greek, which means "to announce glad tidings."
What Are the Glad Tidings?
The Glad Tidings are the core message of Christianity:
1. We are sinners separated from a holy God. (Romans 3:23)
2. Jesus Christ, the Son of God, came to earth, lived a sinless life, died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sins, and rose again from the dead, conquering sin and death. (1 Corinthians 15:3-4)
3. Through faith in Jesus, we can be forgiven, reconciled to God, and receive the gift of eternal life. (John 3:16, Romans 6:23)
This is not just good advice; it is good news about a rescue that has already been accomplished.
A Prayer of Thanksgiving for the Glad Tidings
Heavenly Father,
Thank You for the Glad Tidings! Thank You that the news of Your kingdom is not a message of condemnation, but one of great joy for all people.
We praise You for sending Jesus, the fulfillment of this good news. Thank You that through His death and resurrection, we can have peace with You, our sins can be forgiven, and we can have the hope of eternal life.
Fill our hearts with the joy of this salvation today. And give us courage and love to share these Glad Tidings with others.
In the name of Jesus, the source of all our joy, Amen.
A Poem: "The Glad Tidings"
"The Glad Tidings"
To shepherds watching in the night,
There came a heavenly,wondrous light.
An angel spoke,and fear did cease,
With words of promise,words of peace.
"I bring you glad tidings, news of great joy!
A message that nothing can ever destroy!
For unto you is born this day,
A Savior,who takes your sins away!"
The glad tidings, oh, hear them ring!
The news of Christ,the coming King!
He lived for us,and on the tree,
He bore our sins to set us free.
He rose in power, He rose in might,
He conquered death,He is the Light!
And now to all who will believe,
Eternal life they will receive.
So spread the news, both far and wide,
Let it be your joy and guide.
The glad tidings for one and all,
On Jesus'name, we now can call.
Glad tidings of joy! Glad tidings of peace!
From sin and sorrow,a full release!
This is the news,so good and true,
God's love has made a way for you.
May the "Glad Tidings" of the Gospel fill your heart with joy and hope today. This is the news that changes everything.
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