Most people in Libya are celebrating the death of Colonel Gaddafi. Questions are being asked by some about the actual circumstances of his death. But for most, this is a 'Good News' event.
The decision of ETA, the violent Basque separatist organisation, to turn away from violence, once and for all, has been hailed by eh Spanish Government as very Good News.
But so far, there is no Good News on the economic front, as European leaders again meet to try to make progress.
The heart of the Christian story is the announcement of Good News. The angels, at the birth of Jesus, told the astonished shepherds. 'That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you Good News that will bring great joy to all people. The Saviour—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!' (Luke 2.8-11)
We know we don't have to wait till December 25th to celebrate this great event.
We too can be messengers bringing Good News to the broken and battered people around us. There is no other Good News available, which can have such an impact for time and eternity.
Best wishes,
Richard
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