Memory Verse; He (Jesus) is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17
Isaiah 30-31, Proverbs 14
“But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid.’” - Luke 2:10
The fear the shepherds felt was the same fear that struck Zechariah when the angel visited him. God’s holiness creates a reaction of awe when we are in the presence of his glory.
"For it is good to be children sometimes, and never better than at Christmas, when its mighty Founder was a child himself." Charles Dickens
Father,
Many times, you tell us not to be afraid. Help us to understand the difference between fear of the things of this world, and fear in respectful awe of you. We want to fear you, God, meaning to be in awe of who you are and your love for us. Remind us that other things threatening to scare us will pass away. You promise to defend us, provide for us, and love us eternally. Jesus’ birth on earth and death on the cross is the greatest expression of your love for us. This Advent, let us be in awe of the plan you put in place to save us from our sin. A baby, born in a manger. your Son. Jesus Christ. In Jesus’ Name, Amen. (https://www.ibelieve.com/holidays/family-prayers-to-pray-each-day-of-advent.html)
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