When I was young, a boy could get a job as a paper boy. The paper boy had to get up early every day, go get his allotment of newspapers, fold them, put a rubber band around them, and ride his bike around the neighborhood delivering the newspapers. Once a month he had to go door to door and collect payment for the papers. It was a lot of work for relatively small pay.
In those days people looked forward to the morning newspapers and diligently read it over with their morning coffee. This was true, even though the newspaper rarely brought good news. Today, newspapers have fallen out of favor with many people who prefer to receive their news instantly whenever and wherever they please. Hence the news comes on their phones, tablets and computers, and sometimes on the television. Regardless of the means of communication, people are longing for good news. Human interest and feel good news are always welcome.
The gospel of Jesus Christ is called the good news. Believers in Jesus feel like they have the best news to share with others. Isaiah 52:7 says, “How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, ‘Your God reigns.'” The good news of Jesus Christ brings salvation, peace, joy and praise. What better news could there be?
Reluctant Retiree 