~~~ Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a ~~~ Psalm 71 ~~~ Luke 1:5-25 ~~~
Mary, Joseph, and Zachariah all received the same message from God...
But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah,
because your prayer has been heard.
because your prayer has been heard.
Mary was given these very words when the angel spoke
to her about becoming the mother of Jesus.
Joseph heard the same words as he struggled
with his dilemma; after learning of his betroths conception.
God does not want us to be afraid.
When we are afraid we cannot think clearly.
We make more mistakes.
We cannot remember things as well.
Fear releases negative and destructive hormones into our blood stream;
which subsequently affect the entire body.
God wanted these three key figures to find peace in how
he was shaping their lives.
The peace they needed could only come from him.
They were each facing unusual circumstances...
circumstances that would forever change their perception
of who God really was.
The only peace that is lasting is the peace which God alone can give to us.
It is a peace, when spoken to us by God,
brings a deep sense of calm.
These three, and many others from the scriptures,
find their peace through conforming to God's plan.
The plan God has for our life will ultimately lead us to his perfect peace.
The peace that can only come from his heart to our heart.
Fear not, the Prince of Peace
is coming to be with us.
He is coming to shower us with
his peaceful Blessings.
