Advent 4   Isaiah 52: 7-10

Have you ever been so excited about something that you can hardly get the news out in time, you trip over your words? I remember the first Christmas my eldest son got really excited. His face when he got up and came downstairs was the best Christmas present I had that year.

The bible reading today starts with the words, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news.”

As we approach Christmas Day, we have walked the way of Advent as we wait patiently but excitedly, with anticipation of the Good News of Jesus Incarnate come as Redeemer and Saviour of the world.

In our world today to whom do we need to bring the Good News?

How excited are you about Christmas? How excited are about sharing that wonderful gift with those around you?

Like the smile on my son’s face and the joy in my heart on that Christmas Day nearly 30 years ago, the real message of Christmas is beautiful.

May you experience joy, hope, peace and love this Christmas and may your feet be beautiful as you share that joy with others.