And she will have a son, and you are to name him Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”

All of this occurred to fulfill the Lord’s message through his prophet…
_{Matthew 1:21-22 NLT}

Good news, good news
the message is here
a satisfied promise
God With Us is near.

Good news, good news
to all those who mourn
favor has come
and opens the door.

Good news, good news
to those gone astray
the Savior is born
to show us the way.

Good news, good news
to all those who wait
redemption’s been born
a promise he makes

He’ll open doors
set captives free
give sight to the blind
make all things complete.

Good news, good news
the message is here
a fulfilled promise
God With Us is near.

The Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is upon me,
    for the Lord has anointed me
    to bring good news to the poor.
He has sent me to comfort the brokenhearted
    and to proclaim that captives will be released
    and prisoners will be freed.
He has sent me to tell those who mourn
    that the time of the Lord’s favor has come,
    and with it, the day of God’s anger against their enemies.
To all who mourn in Israel,
    he will give a crown of beauty for ashes,
a joyous blessing instead of mourning,
    festive praise instead of despair.
In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks
    that the Lord has planted for his own glory.
Isaiah 61:1-3 NLT