Have you ever noticed how fear can make you do the strangest things? Whether it’s a phobia of spiders or the paralyzing "what-ifs" of life, fear often drives us to make poor choices or, worse, to run away just when things are getting interesting. In this talk, we explore the moments where fear meets faith, specifically through the eyes of the shepherds on that first Christmas night.
Imagine being in total darkness, on high alert for predators, only to have the sky explode with light and celestial beings. It’s no wonder the first words spoken were "Fear not." We dive into the "what if" of the Christmas story: What if those shepherds had let their fear win? What if they had legged it across the hillside instead of staying to listen? By leaning into the discomfort, they moved from terror to a front-row seat at the birth of a Savior. We reflect on how God often "jumps out like a ninja" when we least expect Him, and why his message is always one of peace rather than panic. If you’ve been feeling a bit apprehensive about the future, join us for a reminder that your fear doesn’t have to be the end of your story.
