Series: Christmas week Reflection 2015 – Part 5 
The angle said to the Shepherd “do not be afraid.” I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people” (Luke 2:10)
The same message is for us today. Do not be afraid. It is because of the good news that we do not have to be afraid. The good news of Jesus is life changing and no matter the storm, Jesus light can shine through.
At times our problem is we do not believe God loved us, on the basis of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection.
Our challenge for us is believing that our relationship with God is actually our biggest issues in life.
The gospel is news about what God has done in history to save us, rather than advice about what we must do to reach God. Jesus does not just bring good news; he is the good news.
Yet even his followers struggle to really believe that Jesus came for us.
This Christmas day we remember that we are no longer lost. Even when the storm is blowing around, God is with us.
Take a moment today and write out five things that are you thankful for and three people you can pray for.
A prayer for you:
Heavenly Father, thank you for sending your Son to earth as a baby so many years ago. Thank you that He paid the punishment for my sins by dying on the cross. And thank you that He rose again to prove that death was truly defeated. I place my trust in You to be my Savior. Guide me through the dark times of my life and give me the courage to live for You. Amen (from max Lucado)