"And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord'" Luke 2:10-11.
That passage is read more this time of year than probably any other time. However, the older I get, the more I think it should be read all throughout the year and not just at Christmas.
You see, Luke 2:10-11 speak not just of the salvation provided by Christ through His birth, but also of another amazing gift afforded to us who live far to the right side of the timeline.
I'll give you a hint. What else does the angel say, apart from the actual birth announcement? Look closely. It's two little words at the very beginning.
You got it, didn't you? That's right; Fear not.
Because Christ came in the fullness of time, we have nothing to fear. Nothing. No doubt. No struggle. No person. No cancer. Nothing. Christ's birth not only brought us salvation, but it brought us "fear-less-ness."
"But Belinda, you don't know what I'm facing. You don't know how I am being bombarded - even now - at a time when I should be excited about Christmas. You have no idea. How can I NOT fear?"
Well, you're right. I don't know what you are facing. I'm sure it is scary. If it helps at all, we all have those things in our lives that grip our heart and make our blood pump so fast our head spins. Yet, I have found that when I focus on those things, nothing gets any better. Instead, it only gets worse.
So in those times of fear in my own life, when I don't feel very "fear-less," I need to remember to "fear not."
Care to join me?
Father, help me to truly realize You are WITH me...that You will never leave me or forsake me...that nothing can touch me that doesn't come through Your hand and is in Your control. Please replace my anxiety and fearfulness with peace and fearlessness. In Your Name...Jesus.
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