12.3.17 // THE MOST LIFE-CHANGING ANNOUNCEMENT

THE MOST LIFE-CHANGING ANNOUNCEMENT

A Thrill of Hope
Pastor Peter Young

 

“The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; Those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined.” Isaiah 9:2

 

God’s GRAND Plan…

 

1. God’s announcement brings NEW HOPE

 

Genesis 3:15 (NKJV) – “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her Seed; He shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise His heel.”

 

2. God’s involvement gets PERSONAL

Luke 1:28…31 (NKJV) – [28] And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!” …[31] “And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.”

Matthew 1:20 - But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.”

3. God’s communication touches EVERYONE

 

Luke 2:10-11 – (NKJV) [10] Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. [11] “For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”

 

4. God’s commitment meets ALL our Needs

 

Isaiah 9:6 – (NKJV) For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

 

5. God’s invitation is STILL AVAILABLE and CHANGES EVERYTHING

Revelation 3:20 (NKJV) - “Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me.”

 

2 Cor. 5:17 (NKJV) - Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.