Fear Not

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid." (Luke 2:10a NIV)

There are a multitude of Christmas movies to choose from and more made every year.  It's hard to choose a favorite.  I love "It's a Wonderful Life," "White Christmas," "Christmas Vacation," "The Grinch Who Stole Christmas," "The Santa Clause,"  and so many more.  But I think among my first favorites as a kid is "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

Charlie Brown is the neighborhood "blockhead," but he has so much depth of soul.  He's always digging deeper within himself and looking for the good in everything and everybody.  In this movie, frustrated with trying to direct a Christmas pageant, Charlie asks, "Doesn't anybody know what Christmas is all about?"  Enjoy this iconic scene here:

 http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=DKk9rv2hUfA

Have you ever noticed that the moment in which Linus says, "Fear not!"  he lets go of his security blanket?  What a wonderful symbol.

What are your securtiy blankets against fear?  Dare you believe God and let them go?  God tells us time and time again, "Believe in me.  Fear not.  I've got this."  Let go.  Let go for the seasons of Christmas and Epiphany and see.  Perhaps you will find that you never have to pick it back up again.

Father,
Thank you for this season of love.  Help us to trust you and "fear not."  Amen.

Joys:  Christmas Eve; fun with friends over the weekend; looking forward to lots of family time