‘Glory in the heights above to God, and upon earth peace among men of goodwill.’”—Luke 2:8-14.

28. To whom was glory due on that occasion, and for whom was peace meant, and also “good news of a great joy”?

²⁸ Only Almighty God, by a miracle, could provide a child with such an assignment as Messiah. What wonder, then, that an angelic “multitude of the heavenly army” appeared and joined in chanting glory to God! This miraculous birth of all human births was a loving expression of His goodwill toward men whom He approves. Such men having God’s goodwill could be at peace in heart and mind. This birth will yet be a reason for “great joy” on the part of “all the people.” No wonder that the angelic report of the birth was good news, not alone for heaven, but also for men on earth!