Devotional Thoughts | Good News for 2021

Shortly we will be marking the end of this year and welcoming the New Year. It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike any other in our lifetime. The disruptions of our regular activities, at work at school, at church due to the pandemic has left many feeling unfocused in life. Truth be told, we like structure, orderliness, and routine in our lives as it gives us a sense of security, and purpose.

As we face the New Year, I want to challenge the listeners to purpose in their heart to live 2021 with renewed purpose and focus. Do not allow the Corona Virus pandemic to steal one move day of your life.

NOTE: I’m not advocating you live carelessly ignoring safety protocols, and recommendations. Rather, I am encouraging you to rediscover your calling and adapt your methods to fulfill your calling and purpose. This is a time those who follow Christ should really shine.

Remember your calling? Mark 16:15 He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation [NIV]

People desperately need to hear some good news. No matter what the media source the airwaves and internet is full of depressing news. Sickness, dying, death, economic disaster, business closures have dominated the headlines for the past 10 months and I see no change in the immediate future. Yet we have been entrusted with some fantastically good news.  

Gospel – is translated from the Greek – a good message.

We are tasked with the wonderful privilege of bringing a message of good news to a world which is saturated with bad news.

Having just celebrated Christmas we recall the angelic announcement made to the shepherds of “good news to all people.” We have the privilege of echoing the same message.

This year let us make it our goal to declare this good news in the way we live, in our interactions with family, neighbors, friends and coworkers.

What is the good news?

1.       There is forgiveness of your sin

2.       There is freedom from your failures

3.       There is deliverance from your bondage

4.       There is peace for your turmoil

5.       There is healing for your diseases

6.       There is unconditional love for you

7.       There is a bright hope, a promise for your future

All because of the good news that Jesus saves. This gift is free to you because Jesus purchased it for you when he was crucified.  If you have not received this gift, may I ask you to confess your sin to God and believe in your heart that Jesus is Lord. Then, will you make the most of the opportunities you have, and whatever means are available to tell others the good news.