Encountering God
Encounters with our awesome God or His angels often bring fear. On the night Jesus was born the angels, who were sent by God to announce His birth, had to reassure the shepherds, "Do not be afraid!" Once the shepherds realized that the angels wanted to communicate with them, they were willing to hear what they had to say and then go seek the Christ child of whom they spoke. God, our Heavenly Father, is a personal God who wants to share His plans with us. When we put our faith in Him, His perfect love will cast out all fear. We need never fear an unknown future for Jesus is Immanuel, God with us.
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger....
God’s desire is that we receive His gift of love which casts out all fear. God seeks people who are attentive to who He is, what He does, and why He does it. God wants us to experience His unfailing love for us.
This Christmas let's encounter the love of God through Jesus. Let's come close and experience the wonder of His presence ever with us.
Prayer: Loving God, Thank You for sending Jesus into the world so that my relationship with You might be restored. I am forever grateful that You care so much for me. Amen
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