"Do not be afraid! I bring you good news that will bring joy to all people. The Saviour, the Messiah, the Lord has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David."
Have you ever been afraid? Are you alert for whatever danger may be close at hand. Have you noticed that when an animal bends down to drink water from a pond, they are always alert and looking out for any danger. It is part of our nature to be afraid of present and even future events. We are constantly concerned about our health and our life. The instinct for survival is one of the strongest instilled in us. What is it that you are afraid of?
The truth for today is about the "Good News" that will bring joy to all people. The ones that hear this message will hear the cry of the angel, "DO NOT BE AFRAID". Why is it that we can be filled with joy instead of fear? Our Saviour, our Lord had been born in the city of David and He is the Messiah. Jesus Christ is the one who was sent to earth to save us and give us eternal life. We who are His will no longer die. The grave will have no victory over us and death will have no sting. Our Saviour has brought us peace and joy and forgiveness and mercy and eternal life. DO NOT BE AFRAID!
We have been saved from fear and death and promised eternal life and perfection with the Lord. That is why the angel told the Shepard's not to be afraid. This is the best news that the world and mankind ever heard. God had answered the prayers of His people and provided Salvation and a way to overcome sin and this life. It brings unspeakable joy to all people who hear and believe it. If you belong to the Lord, who should you fear? No one is the correct answer. Your life is in His hands and He will Save you from all that you fear. What wonderful news for all of us, DO NOT BE AFRAID. The Lord has come into our lives.
