I’m always struck by how often the scripture reminds us to “fear not!” That concept appears four times in the Christmas story. Fear not! God answers prayer! The angel said to Zacharias, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard …” Zacharias had prayed for his wife to bear a child. I can’t…
Oh, that their hearts would be inclined to fear me and keep all my commands always, so that it might go well with themand their children forever! Deuteronomy 5:29 If only we could see God, talk to Him face to face – then we would be satisfied. Or if only we could see those mighty miracles described…
In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. The angel went to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” Mary was greatly…
An angel visits Mary, and the scripture says she was greatly troubled. The angel comforted her, “Do not be afraid!” In the sixth month of Elizabeth’s pregnancy, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The…