Back in the day, before we flooded timelines with baby pics, families would make announcements of baby arrivals in the local papers. In those black and white pages you could find families sharing all the details— parents’ names, baby’s name, gender, birth date, weight, length, and many times names of siblings and grandparents. It was like an invitation telling the whole town to join in on the excitement of the birth of their new baby.

“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.” Luke 2:8-11 KJV

This birth announcement we read in the black and white pages of the bible isn’t about a typical birth. It’s not just about parents bringing a child into the world; it’s about a divine plan that God Himself orchestrated.

This birth was announced 700 years earlier by the prophet Isaiah— “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given.” Isaiah 9:6

The announcement of Jesus’ birth surpasses as a simple birth announcement; it serves as a universal proclamation, resounding as both your personal announcement and mine. You and I can fill in the blanks with our names. “For unto _________________ a child is born, unto ______________ a son is given.”

“How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who brings good news.” The words of Isaiah 52:7 celebrate the messengers who carry these good tidings, proclaiming them on the mountains and beyond.

Today there remains the timeless call to share the news far and wide. Christ’s birth serves as a reminder that we are all welcomed into the extraordinary story of redemption— a divine orchestration revealed in His arrival.

Go tell it on the mountain

Over the hills and everywhere

Go, tell it on the mountain

That Jesus Christ is born.