Let's not forget the true reason of Christmas and that we are celebrating Jesus' birth!! It changed all our lives and we are so happy that God gave his son for us!
The words "do not be afraid" run through many of the stories about the first Christmas when Jesus was born.
When the Angel Gabriel appeared to Mary to tell her that she would give birth to Jesus his first words were "do not be afraid, Mary". The angel who appeared to Joseph to tell him about the child Mary was carrying says to him "do not be afraid". When the angel appeared to the shepherds to tell them of Jesus' birth his first words were also "do not be afraid". We need to hear this because we are anxious and fearful and there is much we find threatening. Our personal circumstances this Christmas may be difficult. The credit crunch is bringing misery to many. Terrorism is rarely out of the news. Many live as victims of injustice and cruelty.
But the message of that first Christmas at Bethlehem still has power to change lives and renew our world for the better – "a Saviour has been born to you", "peace on earth and goodwill towards all people".
If we can open our lives and accept the loving invitation of God for us in Jesus Christ, and if we can share that love in our care for others, then the Christmas message will lessen our fears and bring us all comfort and joy.
Many of the words above were taken from a story by Andrew Anderson who is a minister and wrote a story called "Christmas teaches us to not be afraid." I thought they were fitting to share with you today!!
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Merry Christmas John.
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