After John was put in prison, Jesus went into Galilee, proclaiming the good news of God. “The time has come,” he said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” –Mark 1:14-15
I’ve been thinking about the “Good News” that Jesus proclaimed. What is it? What makes this news so good to a world in need?
The Good News is the news that my past and my present are not just forgiven, but are made new again — as if it never happened. I am not who I was.
The Good News is the news that what I am going through is not the end of the story. God has the final word — not a diagnosis, a hurtful comment, an abuse, a label, or a broken relationship.
The Good News is that there truly is hope, even when I don’t feel like there is much.
The Good News is the news that God is invading the broken places of my life and beginning the process of making me whole again. He has not only “saved me.” He is also “saving me.”
The Good News is the news that God sees and knows.
The Good News is the news that He cares enough to act.
The Good News is the news that God is restoring and reconciling all things, including all things in heaven and on earth.
The Good News is the news that, in Jesus, heaven has begun to crash into earth.
The Good News is the news that I am invited to be a part of God’s restoration movement, to partner with Him in making all things new again.
The Good News is the news that someday I will see Him face-to-face: my Creator, my Sustainer, my Breath and my Life.
I don’t know about you, but that’s good news to me.
GOING DEEPER:
How would you describe the Good News? What makes it such good news to you?
FURTHER READING:
Acts 10:34-43; 2 Corinthians 5:17-20; Colossians 1:19-23; Revelation 21:1-5