Fear Not: Salvation

Fear Not: Salvation

by Dr. Paul Chappell

"And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock

by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about

them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you

good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city

of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:8-11

There is no need to fear what happens in life because our salvation has been bought by Jesus Christ.

Benjamin Harrison was the twenty-third President of the United States of America. A distinguished

Brigadier General during the Civil War, Harrison knew how to lead those under him. It was during

Harrison's presidency that the invention of electricity became popular. Light bulbs were being

tested in homes, and at first, only the elite could afford the costly convenience. For a trial,

light bulbs were installed in the White House and electricity was wired throughout the house. But

Harrison, a prestigious man, didn't care for the new invention. In fact, he was so afraid of

touching the switch, that if one of his servants or advisors weren't around when he and his wife

went to bed, they would sleep with the lights on.

Many people entertain irrational fears. While the fears seem real to them and they would defend

their fears, looking back after time has gone by, they can see there was no need to fear after all.

The same can be said in the Christian life. We all face fearful times, but after enduring them with

God's strength, we can see how God was working in it all.

The angels of Heaven appeared to the shepherds in the middle of the night to announce the birth of

Christ. While a host of angels filling the sky would probably frighten anyone, notice the angel's

response to the shepherd's fear, "Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy,

which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is

Christ the Lord."

There is no need to fear what happens in life because our salvation has been bought by Jesus Christ.

While some people may fear the future, we can live in peace, knowing that God has a secure hold on

our lives both right now and for all eternity.

If you don't have that peace that God is in control of your life, think back on your life. Was there

a time when realized that you were a sinner (that you have done wrong in life), that you couldn't

save yourself on your own, that Christ died in your place on the Cross, and that He alone is the way

to eternal salvation? If not, I ask you to please take time right now to follow this link and read

the Bible verses laid out. The most important decision you could make today would be to trust Christ

as your Saviour. Don't allow a fear of the future to grip your life; allow God to fill your heart

with peace.

If you have been saved, rejoice in knowing that God securely holds your future! No situation,

circumstance, problem, mistake, or accident can take away your eternal security. Thank God that He

sent His Son so you can have peace in knowing He is in control.