You get some great, amazingly fantastic news. What’s the first thing you do?
The first thing I do when I get fantastic news is thank God. (If I don’t do this first, I really should.) I received long-anticipated, good news just this week. When I get good news, I want to share it.
I told my boss in September that I plan to retire in March. My job is compex. I had hoped that my replacement would be in place by the first of January, so he or she could work alongside me through the entire year-end process. That did not happen. The work can’t wait, so I have carried on as usual.
Here’s my great, amazingly fantastic news. A few weeks ago, my boss told me he interviewed a promising candidate. This week, he told me she starts on February 19th! Even better, she has experience in the industry and was recommended by a colleague.
I still have four weeks to train my replacement. Yesterday, I agreed to consult for three to six months to ensure a smooth transition.
Good news comes with emotions. Gratitude. Joy. Excitement. Relief. A burden has been lifted.
As a follower of Jesus, I have good news to share. The gospel literally means good news. Here is my great, amazingly fantastic news, good news that brings me joy. The burden of my sins was borne by Jesus. He replaced me on the cross.
But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us
Romans 5:8, NIV
Innermost Being 