In December 1903, after many attempts, the Wright brothers were successful in getting their “flying machine” off the ground. Thrilled, they telegraphed this message to their sister Katherine: “We have actually flown 120 feet. Will be home for Christmas.”

Katherine hurried to the editor of the local newspaper and showed him the message. He glanced at it and said, “How nice. The boys will be home for Christmas.” He totally missed the big news – man had flown!

Perhaps we need a continual reminder of the good news of Jesus Christ. Its not that He’s coming back again, or that He provides wonderfully for His people, or that we’ll one day spend eternity with Him in heaven, but that the price for our sin has been paid for. We are no longer separated from the God of the Universe. That’s the big good news. Go tell someone.

Tags: evangelism, gospel