Musing on the Second Sunday in Advent ~ “Fear Not.”
There is a supernatural realm.
Sometimes its appearance is like that of bright ray of sunshine on a day full of clouds. You see it — but then clouds quickly return smothering any revelation.
We forget the sun is shining brightly above the layer of gloom.
This week the lovely and talented Karen Griffith taught the Women of Faith Class. The word that came to her was
Fear Not.
Okay. That’s two words, but I didn’t press the issue. When the Lord speaks to somebody, best to let it unfold. To spite any technicalities.
First words out of our pastor Grady Mosley’s mouth in his message early service this second Sunday of Advent….
Fear Not.
I’m not making this up.
About half way through class, it became apparent that the Fear Not message was speaking very directly to one person. One brave woman who experienced a great trauma this past week.
We all have lots to fear this days.
But we human folk always did.
It was a dark time 2000 years ago. For so many there was no money, no freedom from a tyrant’s rule but plenty of suffering, disease and want.
“Fear not, for I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.”
Good news of great joy.
My problem is not so much with fear as anger. But I think the same message applies. You bring a good word every day. Thanks.
The Falcons won. You shouldn’t be angry. I have anger and fear problems. What does that say about me? Or for you, for pity’s sake.
Talented? I’m sure it was 2nd fiddle after the 9:00 service…but God does work things out everytime, right?
Today I continue to think “For He has not given us a spirit of fear,” I love it – Great Joy for all people!
Thanks Jamie
You were awesome. I think it was a great affirmation that God is in everything. Even the smallest of details.