Luke 2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.”
I have read this passage myriad times in my life, but what jumps out at me because of verses 13 and 30 yesterday is the fact that, again, the first thing the angel said was, “Do not be afraid.”
Luke 2:16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
Interestingly, the shepherds went to *see* before they spread the news. I wonder why doubting Thomas got such a bad rep for not believing until he saw. I wonder why the shepherds were not similarly chastised.
Luke 2:17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child….
Lord, Thank You for the reassurance not to be afraid. I need it more than I can adequately express. And thank You for the ability to ask, seek, knock, search. Thank You for showing up, for spending time with us when we make time for You. Help me always to make You a priority. Amen.
Luke 2:18 …and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
Have a blessed day. Love you.