Fear Not

Our little guy has gotten to where he is afraid of the dark. It used to not be this way but for some reason, lately, he doesn't like to go into a dark room. It is the fear of the unknown that causes us all problems, not just a three-year-old.

We get really uncomfortable when we don't know what is going on or what is about to happen or when something really unexpected startles us. It is for these reasons that slasher movies and haunted houses are so popular. However, fear can paralyze us.

Yesterday, we talked about the shepherds being visited by the angel of the LORD and that they were sore afraid; they were terrified. Today's verse is Luke 2:10, KJV, which reads, "And the angel said unto them, 'Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."

The shepherds were terrified but the angel of the LORD calmed there fears by saying, "Fear not. I bring you good tidings of GREAT JOY..." When Blake is scared, I am amazed at how just my saying, "It's alright buddy," soothes his fears. Once the shepherds saw that the angel was there to bring them good news, they could relax and receive the gift - it was for ALL people.

As we approach the day we celebrate the birth of our SAVIOR we, too, can relax. No matter what is going on in this world, no matter the evil, no matter the turmoil, we can FEAR NOT. Our SAVIOR is in Heaven fighting on our behalf.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T