17 September | Teens
«“Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill[e] toward men!” » Luke 2: 14
A long time ago, on a starry night in Bethlehem, something incredible happened. Angels appeared in the sky, illuminating the night with a brilliant light and announcing wonderful news: the birth of Jesus! They said to the shepherds in the fields: “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.”
The angels were so happy with this news that they began to praise God, saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” They were celebrating the birth of Jesus, who would bring peace and joy to all people on earth.
Jesus' birth was a special moment because He was no ordinary baby. He was the Son of God, sent into the world to save us and show us, personally, God's love. The angels' message is a reminder that Jesus came to bring peace and hope to us all. May mine and your response be the same as theirs: glory to God in the highest!
Take Action
To celebrate the message of the angels, create a card for someone special. On the card, write a message of peace and joy, reminding the person of Jesus' love. You can decorate the card with stars, angels or anything else that reminds you of Jesus' birth. By giving the card, you are sharing the good news of Jesus' birth! He is the real gift!