Do not fear for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God - Isaiah 41:10.
There is a great fear everywhere in the world now due
to this pandemic. But God is with us and He is in control of our life. He is
bigger than all our fears and circumstances. The first message of angel of the
Lord at the time of Jesus’ birth to Mary, Joseph and Shepherds was not to fear.
Joseph
When Joseph was in a situation to
put away Mary secretly, the angel of the Lord told him to take Mary as his wife
without fear. But while he thought about these things, behold, an angel of the
Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be
afraid to take to you Mary your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of
the Holy Spirit” - Mathew 1:20.
Mary
The angel of the Lord
appeared to Mary and told her not to be afraid when revealing God’s plan to her
about the birth of Jesus. Then the angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary,
for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb
and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name Jesus - Luke 1:30,31.
Shepherds
The Shepherds were afraid when the
angels appeared. Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the
fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. And behold, an angel of the
Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were greatly afraid - Luke 2:8,9. As the Shepherds received the joyful news
about the birth of Jesus, they met Jesus at Bethlehem and returned by
glorifying and praising God.
May the Lord deliver us and set us free
from all our fears. I sought the LORD, and He answered me; He delivered me from
all my fears - Psalm 34:4. Be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord Your God is with you wherever you go - Joshua 1:9.
PRAYER: Dear Lord, let us not fear
about anything as You are always with us. In Jesus name we pray.
Amen.
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