Facing our secret fears

As Christmas 2008 fades into memory and the New Year fast approaches, what is your secret fear?

Every year at Christmas we revisit the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. We hear scriptures such as:

"The angel said to her, 'Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.'" (Luke 2:30) and "In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see - I a bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord." (Luke 2:8-11)

Later on Jesus would say to his disciples: "Fear not, it is I."

Whatever our fears may be, God is with us in the midst of our fears. Often we find our secret fears turned into opportunities for a deeper knowledge of God.


In peace,
Linda+
The Rev. Linda McCloud
Vicar, Holy Cross Church Episcopal
Billings, Montana
406-208-7314
http://www.holycrosschurchbillings.org/
photo: Sophia the cat faces down a bunny.
The bunny is probably thankful for
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