"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 2:10-11
This is part of the message of the angel to the shepherds, the "good tidings of great joy" for all people because the Savior was born to save us all. I like the fact that the message is joyful. Even though we know that Christ's mortal life ended in a personal tragedy for him and the people who knew him, and I'm sure the angel knew that as well, the overall joy of his life and his mission remain with us, transcending personal tragedy.
Our lives are similar. None of us can do as much for the world as Christ, of course, but it is also true that the triumph of our lives can transcend any personal tragedy and make our temporary hardships ultimately meaningless. Which is not to say that we won't care while we are going through it, as Christ and his family, friends, and disciples did as he was suffering, but eventually, his triumph and God's happy ending win out... for him and for all of us because of him.
Today, let's remember that happy ending, and trust it and believe in it. Christ came to save us, and he still will, no matter how dark or stressful things might seem temporarily. Let's work towards the joy and love that God offers us by listening to him and taking God's laws and his advice seriously. He knows how we can get through our hardships, and he will help us to find the joy and transcend the sorrow, just as he did.
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