1. Set boundaries for the game area.
2. Choose two players as “It.”
3. Designate one player as the “Good News” deliverer.
4. The “It” player chases and tags others, while players try to avoid being tagged.
5. If tagged by “It,” players become “Frozen and Blinded,” standing still with hands over their eyes.
6. The “Good News” Player can free others by tagging them and saying, “GOOD NEWS YOU ARE FREE!”
7. Freed players can also become “Good News” deliverers.
8. Restart the game, switching roles as needed.

THE CIRCUMSTANCE (Matthew 1:18-25; Luke 2:1-7): 
The Birth of Jesus Christ was an extraordinary event that brought hope and salvation to the world. Let me share with you a history that reflects this incredible moment.
In the little town of Bethlehem, nestled in the region of Judea, there was a young couple named Mary and Joseph. They were about to be married, and their love for each other was evident to everyone around them. But their circumstance took an unexpected turn. Mary, before their marriage was consummated, was found to be with a child. However, this was no ordinary child; this child was conceived by the Holy Spirit. Joseph, a just man, faced a difficult choice. 

THE CHOICE (Matthew 1:19-24; Luke 2:8-20)
But as he pondered this difficult choice, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, sharing the divine plan. Joseph chose to obey the Lord’s guidance and took Mary as his wife. Meanwhile, in the fields near Bethlehem, shepherds were keeping watch over their flocks. Suddenly, an angel appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. They were terrified, but the angel brought them good news—the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the Savior, Christ the Lord. The shepherds faced a choice: to believe and act on this news or remain in fear. 

THE CONSEQUENCE (Matthew 2:1-12; Luke 2:13-20)
The shepherds chose to believe the heavenly message. They hurried to Bethlehem and found the baby Jesus lying in a manger, just as the angel had told them. They shared the incredible news with Mary, Joseph, and all who would listen. Their choice led to rejoicing and glorifying God for the miraculous birth they had witnessed. In a different place and time, wise men from the east followed a star that led them to the infant Jesus. Herod, upon hearing of Jesus’ birth, made a sinister choice to seek Him out to destroy Him. But the wise men, warned in a dream, chose not to return to Herod. Their choice ensured Jesus’ safety. 

THE LIFE LESSON
Just as Joseph, the shepherds, and the wise men faced choices in the midst of challenging circumstances, our choices can lead to life-changing consequences. Choosing faith and obedience to God’s guidance can bring hope, joy, and salvation into our lives. In the end, the birth of Jesus brought hope, joy, and salvation to all who believed. The circumstances were challenging, and choices had to be made. Joseph chose obedience, the shepherds chose faith, and the wise men chose to protect the newborn King. These choices led to positive consequences, paving the way for God’s ultimate plan of redemption through Jesus Christ.