Great Glad Tidings Tell - O Little Town of Bethlehem

What is the true meaning of Christmas? This is a question that has been asked by many throughout the centuries. However, when we look at our passage from Luke, we might think that Christmas brings forth feelings of great fear! When the glory of the Lord comes upon you, fear seems to be a natural response. However, when the messenger shares the message with the shepherds, their response is quite different—great joy that came from God’s great glory and brought great peace. Their ultimate response to their experience? “Great glad tidings tell.”