(Luke 2:8-11 NLT) That night there were shepherds staying in the fieldsnearby, guarding their flocks of sheep. Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!

(Romans 5:11 NLT) So now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God because our Lord Jesus Christ has made us friends of God.

(Luke 2:10 NLT) ... "I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.

(Romans 3:20 NLT) For no one can ever be made right with God by doing what the law commands. The law simply shows us how sinful we are.

(Romans 3:21-22 NLT) But now God has shown us a way to be made right with him without keeping the requirements of the law, ..... We are made rightwith God by placing our faith in Jesus Christ. And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are.

(Matthew 12:21 MSG) But he won’t yell, won’t raise his voice; .... won’t push you into a corner. Before you know it, his justice will triumph; the mere sound of his name will signal hope, ...