Message: Luke is sharing with one and many through Theophilus. He shows the prophets who exclaim of knowing good to expose evil, just as out of eternity Jesus will come for all the earth. It will be an unfathomable joyous event, the redemption of man from the law into the family of God. Though unnecessary, but customary, Jesus was included in the obedience of the law required by God's redeemed (chosen) people. It is important for people to see joy of Jesus' obedience in you in order to receive Him and see the joy of suffering in His name. Suffering is temporary fro the price eternal glory, a joy experienced through salvation of a life in Christ. Watch God create joy in the trials of our faith!!
Scripture: Luke 2:10-11 "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. And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.” NKJV
