Do Not Be Afraid
"Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy.""Luke 2:10
Reflection
The angel started by taking the fear away and then gave the news. That is God’s way: calm first, speak second.
Prayer
God, take away my fear and fill me with joy. Amen!
Talk about it as a family
- Why did the angel say do not be afraid?
- How does God calm us before speaking?
- What good news would make you very happy?
5-minute activity
Turn off the light and suddenly switch on a flashlight, like the light that shone on the shepherds. Then each person shares a piece of good news they received this year. Read Luke 2:9-10.