Luke 2:14
““Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.””
What does Luke 2:14 mean?
The angels sing this when Jesus is born, announcing what his arrival means for the world. "Glory to God in the highest" is pure worship, recognizing that God alone deserves supreme honor. But then the song turns outward: peace and good will toward people on earth. It's a declaration that Jesus's coming breaks down the distance between heaven and earth, and that God's heart toward humanity is one of goodness and favor, not judgment or distance. For anyone who feels far from God or trapped in conflict, these words remind us that divine peace and kindness toward us is the whole point of why Jesus came.