Breaking News from Above

Remember how the angels appeared to those shepherds?

Their opening line wasn't about global politics or regional conflicts. It was astoundingly:

ALL people. Not some people. Not qualified people. Not perfect people.

All people. Let that sink in for a moment.

You see, I've been thinking about how desperately our world needs good news right now. Not the kind that changes with the next news cycle, but the kind that changes everything forever—the salvation Jesus bought with His precious blood.

As Scripture tells us,

This is the kind of news that reaches into our deepest doubts and says, "Hold on, there's more to your story."

What captures my heart about this good news of salvation is:

1. It's universal: The angels didn't show up with a carefully curated guest list or exclusive invitations. They appeared to shepherds—the everyday workers, the ninth-to-fivers (or in their case, the night shift crew). Why? Because this news wasn't meant for the elite few—it was meant for everyone. Including you, exactly as you are.

2. It's personal: Despite being the biggest news in history, it came as an intimate announcement. Not a broadcast, not a viral tweet, but a personal appearance. "To YOU is born this day..." It's like getting a hand-delivered letter in a world of mass emails.

3. It's transformational: This wasn't just information to be filed away—it was news that demanded a response. The shepherds didn't just say "How interesting" and go back to their sheep. They went to see for themselves. They were changed by what they found.

Here's something I've learned: Good news isn't just about hearing something positive—it's about being transformed by what you hear.

This message invites us to embrace three beautiful truths:

• Accept Christ's gift of salvation personally (yes, it really is for you)

• Let His love rewrite your story

• Be a bearer of this hope to others

What's beautiful about this? We don't have to clean up our act first, solve all our problems, or reach some spiritual milestone.

The good news meets us exactly where we are—in our doubts, our struggles, and our everyday moments.

I'd love to hear from you: How has this good news of salvation changed your story? What does it mean to you that God's greatest announcement was meant for everyone?

Remember: In a world hungry for good news, you carry the greatest headline ever written—God loves us so much that He came to be with us.

Let's pray together:

Declaration of Faith: 

Sharing the joy with you,

Eryeza Kalalu

Merry Christmas