The gospel is good news—glad tidings—God's own best news to fallen man. Never forget that it is glad news from God Himself to poor, lost, ruined man.
"Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy" (Luke 2:10), said the angel when the Savior was born.
The early believers "gladly received the word," and "did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, praising God." Acts 2:41, 46.
When Philip preached Christ in Samaria, "there was great joy in that city." Acts 8:5, 8.
God's people are called to be a rejoicing people, boasting even in tribulation, more than conquerors in every affliction and over every foe. The weary, heart-sick world, with its anxieties, uncertainties, perplexities, needs comfort and joy. And where are these more to be found than in Christ? His great love shone forth in His perfect work on the cross in order that they might know Him as Savior.
What a privilege belongs to every believer! Only grace could accord to each in his measure the blessedness of telling out "the good tidings of great joy." And marvelous result! "Joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth." Luke 15:7.