Day 350 – On the 16th Day of Christmas – We have the assurance of Christ to not be afraid, but have Hope in great news.
Luke 2:10 “but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
Here were the shepherds out in the field minding their own business when an angel appears to them, this wasn’t an angel in human form, but one with great magnitude and bright lights. No wonder they were afraid, they didn’t know what was to come. However, the angel said “Do not be Afraid for I bring you some really good news.” And the news they brought would be long awaited, wonderful news!
All the news we get here on earth isn’t always great, and the people that have to deliver it aren’t always angels. If we depend upon earthly news to get us through the minute, day, month, and year, we will definitely struggle along through the days of life. Instead, we need to rest assured in the good news given to the shepherds, for we are like the common shepherd, and we have received the greatest news ever. Every Christmas we are reminded of that news and that most wonderful gift. There is no need to be afraid of what news will come from the doctor, on tv, from the bank, or from the lawyer or judge. We need to focus on the news from the angel and the assurance of Hope that we now have in Christ!
Hebrews 11:1 “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it gives us assurance about things we cannot see.”
Seek the News this Christmas that will bring Hope to your Heart and Keep that Gift stored there until He arrives again.
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