The “good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people” were first told by an angel of the Lord to some shepherds tending flocks in the fields. He told them of a baby born in nearby Bethlehem who is Christ the Lord.
As Luke shares the story, then “suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” - Luke 2:13-14 KJV
So what did these sheep-herders do? After the angels left, they said to one another “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” (verse 15, emphasis added)
The Lord opened a doorway from heaven to these simple men, and the angel who came told them the good news (evangelizing). This doorway gave them access, and it is God who will open access to share with others this same good news.
Paul referred to this numerous times. An example is 2 Corinthians 2:12, Furthermore, when I came to Troas to [preach] Christ's gospel, and a door was opened to me by the Lord…
Here, Paul is speaking of divine help for chances to spread the gospel of Christ.
Our Lord opens doors for us, and we can ask Him to do it: Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving; meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, Colossians 4:2-3.
We pray today for the Gospel to spread, leading to more conversions to the kingdom of Christ
May God open His door to us again so this Word can be shared, for we are dependent on Him to prepare hearts and also circumstances for others to first hear, then be receptive to the proclamation of Christ as Savior and Lord.
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Until next time, grace and peace from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ…
