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GOOD NEWS! Read: Nahum 1.7–15 Bible in a Year: Hosea 12–14; Revelation 4 Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace! Nahum 1:15 World news bombards us from the Internet, television, radio, and mobile devices. The majority seems to describe what’s wrong—crime, terrorism, war, and economic problems. Yet there are times when good news invades the darkest hours of sadness and despair—stories of unselfish acts, a medical breakthrough, or steps toward peace in war-scarred places. The words of two men recorded in the Old Testament of the Bible brought great hope to people weary of conflict. Lord, we praise you for the good news of Jesus’s birth and for His powerful presence in our lives today. While describing God’s coming judgment on a ruthless and powerful nation, Nahum said, “Look, there on the mountains, the feet of one who brings good news, who proclaims peace!” (Nah. 1:15). That news brought hope to all those oppressed by cruelty. A similar phrase occurs in the book of Isaiah: “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation” (Isa. 52.7. Nahum and Isaiah’s prophetic words of hope found their ultimate fulfillment at the first Christmas when the angel told the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord” (Luke 2:10–11). The most important headline in our lives every day is the very best news ever spoken—Christ the Savior is born! The birth of Jesus is the best news the world has ever received! 
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The birth of Jesus is indeed great news, but the death and resurrection was the BEST news ever. Be a prism, spreading God's light and love, not a mirror reflecting the world's hatred.
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