“Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified, but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.”
Luke 2:9-10 NLT
Some things are terrifying for us: jumping out of a plane was terrifying for me but as I came down to land I was filled with joy. This happened on my 45th birthday. I am now 72 and still doing things that terrify me. I am in Nepal serving the Lord. Today, I am transferring all my funds from Australia to a Nepali bank account so that I can enroll in my next unit of study for the next six months. The concern that has arisen is: am I going on the right path? Right up to today I had spoken of it as the right path. Why the concern?
When the angels appeared to the lowly shepherds they came to announce the birth of Jesus. This birth was planned from before Adam and Eve sinned. Was there ever any doubt? God does not second guess Himself and neither should I. God knew Adam and Eve would sin and a saviour would be needed. Jesus had agreed to come to earth. The terror the shepherds felt was replaced by joy when they found Jesus.
The terror I feel just before I jump or move into the next planned activity is normal, joy is in the wings waiting to appear. For the joy that is before me I move each step. Great is the joy! Amen!
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