Posted February 5, 2009
Finding good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . feeds a positive attitude.
Sometimes victory has nothing to do with war and politics—and everything to do with the miracle of saving human life.
On Jan. 15, 2009, severely disabled US Airways Flight 1549 with two dead engines landed on the frigid waters of the Hudson River near New York City.
The exemplary skills of the pilot Chelsey B. Sullenberger III enabled the cabin of the plane to remain intact so that all of the passengers and crew could exit safely into lifeboats and onto the wings of the plane. Within minutes ferry boats and emergency crews moved in to take the passengers to safety and warmth.
I watched the last few minutes of the rescue on television. Reports were still coming in to determine if all aboard had survived. News people were astounded at the calmness of the survivors and rescuers and that such an incident with so much potential for tragedy turned into a miracle.
I don't like to use the word miracle lightly. It frequently suffers overuse, but this event had elements of a miraculous occurrence. Typically such a crash would produce massive fuselage damage from a headlong dive into the river or—worse—a headlong dive into a crowded part of New York City.
Pilot and crew skill was exceptional, but so many things that could have gone wrong went right.
Good news
The survival of Flight 1549 was good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . for those on board and for everyone else. A little good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament ., genuine good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament ., can be refreshing. As the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. says:
"A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones" (Proverbs 17:22).
Or, a slight variation on the theme:
"As cold water to a weary soul, so is good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . from a far country" (Proverbs 25:25).
The contrast between good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . and bad is so dramatic because there is so much bad news in this world. News media coverage tends to focus on tragedy and scandal. That's how they market their brand. Media companies have a bias and desire to improve their financial status just like any other trade. And they aren't particularly impartial.
Stay positive
Finding good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . feeds a positive attitude. The rescue on the Hudson is a particularly striking example.
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Try to find a good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . report to read each day. Remember, real good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . is in harmony with God's law.
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Share good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . when you find it to encourage others.
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Read an uplifting scripture from the BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. (like the proverbs above) every day and focus on that during free moments.
The best news
The best news in history comes from the same reliable source that reminds us to seek good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . and develop a merry heart.
The BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ.—the words of God inspired to be written down by those whom He chose—carries a message so good that it will ultimately brush aside the storm clouds of a coming dark age. This plan for a fair and bountiful future society with a trustworthy government piloted by the one and only MessiahA Hebrew word meaning literally "anointed one," synonymous with the Greek word christos, translated Christ. "In ancient Israel both persons and things consecrated to sacred purposes were anointed by having oil poured over them ... The Israelites did not think of crowning a king but of anointing him when he was enthroned ... [The future Messiah] is to destroy the world powers in an act of judgment, deliver Israel from her enemies, and restore her as a nation. The Messiah is the King of this future kingdom to whose political and religious domination the other nations will yield. His mission is the redemption of Israel and His dominion is universal. This is the clear picture of the Messiah in practically all of the OT passages which refer to Him" (The Zondervan Pictorial Bible Dictionary, "Messiah"). Jesus Christ is by far the best news, ever!
For more information about the good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . of God's plan, read the article "Good News About BibleThe books (Greek, "biblia" ) that are acknowledged as canonical (authoritative) by the early Christian Church. It includes both the books of the ancient Hebrew prophets and those of the apostolic witnesses to Jesus Christ. ProphecyA prediction of events to come. "A discourse emanating from divine inspiration and declaring the purposes of God, whether by reproving and admonishing the wicked, or comforting the afflicted, or revealing things hidden; esp[ecially] by foretelling future events" (Revised Thayer's Greek English Lexicon, "Propheteia").."
Like the rescue of Flight 1549, good newsThe good news of God's everlasting kingdom to be established on earth after Christ's return and how we may be a part of that kingdom. This message was central to the teaching of Jesus Christ and the apostles. The term is used about 100 times in the New Testament . can be a life saver! VT
