The joy of new birth

I doubt there’s a more joyous and exciting moment in life to celebrate than new birth. I’ve enjoyed this joyous celebration in the past weeks as Ceinwyn gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. Amidst all of our joy, thankfulness to God for her safe arrival, and enjoying of the moment as a couple, a strong desire stirred within me. I had an overwhelming desire to share our wondrous news with family and friends. I believe we see this same fatherly desire to tell others about the good news of new birth when Jesus was born. Unlike me, Joseph wasn’t able to ring round and send text messages on his mobile phone. But God the Father was able to share this news, and forget about mobile phones, He chose a much more exciting way to tell people.
As shepherds watched their flocks at night a messenger from God (an angel) appeared bringing good news of great joy. That day in the city of David, a Saviour had been born for them. Suddenly in the sky there appeared a multitude of heavenly hosts singing praises to God saying ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.’ What a way to herald the news of your son’s birth! This Christmas, I pray the overwhelming joy of new birth resonates within you. I pray that the joy of God stirs within you an excitement to share the news of Jesus’ birth with others. Whilst every birth is a blessing from God, it was only Jesus’ birth that brought the blessings of salvation. Joy to the world, the Lord is come!
Jonathon Wills

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid: for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord” (Luke 2:10-11)