The angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” —Luke 2:10

Fear: an

emotion caused by belief that someone or something is

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, likely to cause

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or is a

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The shepherds in Luke 2 are

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“They were filled with GREAT fear.” —Luke 2:9
“Do not be afraid.” —Luke 2:10

Shepherds are interesting.
They have plenty to be afraid of but are not easily

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1. Burglars.
2. Wild Beasts
3. Strange, unfamiliar places
4. Opinions of others

What can

do about fear?
What does GOD do about the things that make us afraid?

And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” —Luke 2:10

First thing God does? Says, “BEHOLD”
See THIS. Pay attention to THIS instead of that.
See/Hear the good news that brings joy for

people. (including you!)

“Unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.”” -Luke 2:11

Jesus is the

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Jesus is the

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Jesus is the

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Savior = Rescuer. From anything and anyone.

Christ = King of all other kings. He is able to help.

Lord = Almighty God! He WILL BE successful in His rescuing work.

Jesus pushes fear aside.

They went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. —Luke 2:16

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OUR story ends with

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When we move towards God,
When God comes
We see God has ALREADY replaced

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with

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