…Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
(Luke 2:14 KJV)
God sent Jesus at the exact right moment to be born in the manger. He also sent angelic messengers to some shepherds who were keeping a watch over their flock by night.
These heavenly hosts bore an announcement directly from the heart of the Father God to the people of the earth. The message was: peace on earth and good will toward men.
The Message Bible says: …a huge angelic choir singing God’s praises: Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
God expressed peace and good will to all mankind when Jesus was born because God was now going to redeem fallen man and welcome him back into His fold.
Jesus was the spotless lamb needed for perfect redemption. Even though man was still in his fallen state, God was thrilled to announce to man that He had nothing in His mind for them but peace and good will. God knew Jesus would succeed on His mission.
Jesus came and redeemed me and now
gives me God’s peace and good will.
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Word of Faith Church and Outreach Center
Called to the Body of Christ as a pastor and teacher, Tim Davidson pioneered Word of Faith Church in Bismarck in 1980. He served as its Lead Pastor for 35 years and now serves as Founding Pastor. Pastor Tim has pioneered 6 churches in North Dakota and now serves as Regional Director for Rhema Ministerial Association International. Teaching believers foundational truths from God's Word is his passion.
He has authored 3 yearly devotion books that are used both here and overseas to help believers become "rooted and grounded" in their faith.
God is now calling Pastor Tim to share the treasury of wisdom and knowledge God has given to him with other pastors and churches.