The Gospel

I fear that in the Western culture, very often the Gospel is stripped of it's "goodness" and we as a result lose a sense of just how good it is. What I mean is this: the word "Gospel" literally means "Good News" or "Good Story". This doesn't just mean that it is news that isn't bad, but rather news that is absolutely and utterly good, news that should cause you to smile and laugh with excitement and joy even to the point of tears.

You should be so happy because the news presented in the Old Testament is and always has been primarily, that we are sinners, we once had it good and had a good relationship with God but we lost it, and we are rebellious enemies of the Most High. However, God had enough of it, He saw our suffering, and He decided to do something about it: GOD became Man. As Christ, God came to show us the Way, which is Jesus, the only way to Heaven. God came to teach us the Truth, that we are not alone, never beyond hope, and that He loves us. God shined His Light into our dark, fallen world so we could see His face and come home.

You are SO LOVED!!

Also, this blog post kind of reminded me of this video.
(Warning: this video is extremely encouraging, uplifting, and above all: true. Before watching videos of this nature please prepare your ears for truth, your eyes for tears, and your heart for worship.)