Christmas News (Lu. 2:1-20)

Five months from now it will be time for Christmas.  Wise people plan ahead.  Here is a sermon starter for you.

1. It was news that could not be squelched or prevented by politics, taxes, poverty and hardship.
2. It was news -- good news -- that was accessible to and understood by the simplest people.  The news was neither confusing nor complicated, though the event was supernatural.
3. It was news about which heaven couldn't remain silent.  Both the angel and the multitude of the heavenly host couldn't contain themselves.
4. It was news that required decision.  Sentiment wasn't enough.  Reverence wasn't enough.  The shepherds had to go and see, go and bow, go and worship, go and witness.  Christmas requires action!
5. It was news that was to be meditated upon and broadcast about.