logo
Login Subscribe
  • News
    • Obituaries
    • Lifestyle
  • Sports
  • E-edition
  • Public Notices
  • Calendar
  • Archives
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Advertisers
    • Form Submission
    • About Us
    • News
      • Obituaries
      • Lifestyle
    • Sports
    • E-edition
    • Public Notices
    • Calendar
    • Archives
    • Contact
      • Contact Us
      • Advertisers
      • Form Submission
      • About Us
Google Play App Store
It’s a New Day!
commentary, Devotional
December 31, 2025
It’s a New Day!
By Shirley R. Watts

“Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel” (Isa. 7:14-15). “God with us” (Matthew 1:23).

“And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus” (Luke 1:31-32).

“…for He will save His people from their sins” (Matt 1:21).

“And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and,,,” Luke 2:7 The prophecy had been made, Gabriel appeared to the virgin, the child was born, and “His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.” God is faithful to His promises. You can count on Him!

The day God sent Gabriel to Mary, everything changed. It was a new Day! Sin had ruled the hearts and actions of mankind since the Garden of Eden and it continues today!

Mankind began as the highest creation made in the image of God and has lowered themselves to that of animals, committing idolatry and sexual immorality. Mankind has disobeyed God in every way. They did not want His love and refused thetruth. When you leave God out of your life you can only go down…to the gutter! The gutter leads to hell!

“For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who suppress the truth in unrighteousness, …because, although they knew God, they did not glorify Him as God, nor were thankful, but became futile in their thoughts, and their foolish hearts were darkened.

“Professing to be wise, they became fools, Therefore God also gave them up to uncleanness, in the lusts of their hearts, to dishonor their bodies among themselves, who exchanged the truth of God for the lie, and worshiped and served the creature rather than the Creator” (Rom 1:24-25).

“For this reason God gave them up to vile passions. For even their women exchanged the natural use for what is against nature. Likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust for one another, men with men committing what is shameful, and receiving in themselves the penalty of their error which was due” (Rom 1:26-27).

Man has not change! He continues to deliberately rebel against God. Jesus came into the world to preach truth, save sinners, rescuing man from the prison of sin. Man is self-indulged! Man has gone into the gutter of sexual immorality. Anything goes sexually, the most immoral society today and God will judge it.

This was going on when Jesus was born and also on the cross. Such love that God has shown mankind.

“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a debased mind, to do those things which are not fitting; being filled with all unrighteousness, sexual immorality, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, strife, deceit, evil-mindedness; they are whisperers, backbiters, haters of God, violent, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, undiscerning, untrustworthy, unloving, unforgiving, unmerciful; who, knowing the righteous judgment of God, that those who practice such things are deserving of death, not only do the same but also approve of those who practice them” (Rom 1:28-32).

A New Day has come! Experience it!!!

Man has not changed. Will he change? Some will embrace the Truth, others will not, But, there is a way, man can change only when he places his faith in Jesus Christ! Only then will he experience life. Life without Christ…is not life, it is only existence, and it leads to Hell…the kingdom of Satan who holds you prisoner now.

Unbeliever

You need Jesus Christ, (John 3:16) You are rebelling against God. You are without excuse! Without Jesus Christ in your heart, you are lost! Lost persons go to Hell at the Great White Throne Judgment.

Yes, a New Day has come! Experience it!!!

Christian

Are you sharing Christ? Are you sharing the consequences of the deliberate rebellion?

In other words, are you faithful in service? Do you love Jesus Christ?

God’s Love… sent Jesus into this world. Glory to God!

Happy New Year!

Sheriff warns of public safety impacts during legislative panel
Main, news...
Sheriff warns of public safety impacts during legislative panel
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane joined educators, county officials and financial experts last week in Norman to discuss what he described as “potentially devastating” consequences of a proposed sta...
this is a test
Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
Main, news...
Poteete arrested in shooting death of husband
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Vian woman has been arrested after authorities say she allegedly shot and killed her husband Thursday night, a man widely known across Oklahoma and Indian Country for decades of public service and h...
this is a test
Main, news...
Two arrested after deputies find dogs, goat living in camper
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
A Sallisaw couple was arrested last month after deputies reportedly discovered multiple neglected dogs and a goat living in filthy conditions inside a small camper with little to no food or water. Acc...
this is a test
Main, news...
Jewell Hall appointed as acting mayor of Webbers Falls
By AMIE CATO-REMER Editor 
February 11, 2026
The Webbers Falls Board of Trustees handled a full agenda on Jan. 13, appointing an acting mayor, approving grant-related payments, and hearing concerns from residents about child safety and community...
this is a test
news
Annual voter registration report released
February 11, 2026
The Oklahoma State Election Board has released its official annual voter registration report showing 2,406,168 registered voters in Oklahoma. Oklahoma’s official voter registration statistics are reco...
this is a test
Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet Sunday
news
Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet Sunday
February 11, 2026
The Sequoyah County Historical Society will meet at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, at their museum, located at 200 East Creek Street in Sallisaw. The program will be “show and tell.” Members and guests are a...
this is a test
ePaper
coogle_play
app_store
Editor Picks
news
Upcoming Seq. Co. 4-H events
February 11, 2026
March 7 - Rising Leaders Conference. March 28-29 - Shooting Sports instructor training, April 22, Oklahoma 4-H Day at the Capitol.
this is a test
Community, Classroom and Family: Roland Teacher Sarah Richards Invests Where She Lives
lifestyle
Community, Classroom and Family: Roland Teacher Sarah Richards Invests Where She Lives
February 11, 2026
In Sarah Richards’ third grade classroom at Roland Elementary, learning is more than worksheets and tests. It’s laughter, encouragement, creativity and the kind of confidencebuilding that follows stud...
this is a test
news
Vian Public School February announcements
February 11, 2026
Feb. 12 - Valentine’s Day Parties. Students will exchange Valentines and eat treats in their classrooms. If you send a gift to your child, please make sure it is labeled with the name of the child and...
this is a test
Ellen Jamgochian
Obituaries
Ellen Jamgochian
February 11, 2026
May 18, 1958 – Feb. 3, 2026 Ellen Jamgochian, 67, of Gore, passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026, in Gore. She was born on May 18, 1958, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Eli and Cynthia (Brown) Jamgochian. No f...
this is a test
Jerry Fink
Obituaries
Jerry Fink
February 11, 2026
April 20, 1945 – Jan. 30, 2026 Jerry Fink, 80, of Eufaula, passed away on Friday, Jan. 30, 2026, in Eufaula. He was born on April 20, 1945, in Vian to Eugene Marlin Fink and Arbie Jewel (Turney) Fink....
this is a test
Facebook
Twitter
Tweets
Twitter
Tweets

VIAN TENKILLER NEWS
Address: 603 W. Schley Vian, Oklahoma
Phone:+1 918-773-8000

news@bigbasinllc.com

This site complies with ADA requirements

© 2023 Vian Tenkiller News

  • Contact
  • Privacy
  • Accessibility Policy