"But the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God." ~Luke 1:30, NIV
The story of Jesus starts at the beginning of time - but for brevity's sake, it might as well start right here. A young woman is out tending her business when an angel shows up. She falls in fear, and the angel reassures her that he is not judgement.
In fact, he says she's found favor with God.
Our story with Jesus could generally go the same way. We're out living our lives however we want, when at some point or another we realize that really, we need Him. We see Him through judgement, and fall in fear. But Jesus and I can both attest, He's not coming for judgement yet.
In fact, you decision to follow Him is what puts you on terms with God. And if you courageously obey what He says, He finds favor with you. But even when you mess up, He still loves you. And when judgement comes, you truly will have nothing to fear, for Jesus has made you clean in God's sight.
Jesus Himself died for you so you might not live in fear. So what are you afraid of?
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