T HI S C HRI ST MA S,
a n d e v e r y d a y . . .
The ministry of angels was especially conspicuous at the coming of the Lord Jesus Christ to Bethlehem’s manger. An angel predicted to Zacharias the birth of John the Baptist who was to prepare the way for the coming Saviour: But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John (Luke 1:13). An angel told Mary of Nazareth that she was to be the mother of the Messiah: And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call him JESUS (Luke 1:30, 31). An angel announced to Joseph: . . . fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is con ceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins (Matthew 1:20, 21). An angel gave the first Christmas greeting: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people (Luke 2:10). A host of angels sang the first Hallelujah Chorus: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men (Luke 2:14). And angels are “ministering spirits, sent out in the service (of God for the assistance) of those who are to inherit salvation” (Hebrews 1:14, Ampli fied New Testament). On Christmas Day, and every day, angels are the unseen but very real helpers of God’s children.
The centuries since that first Christmas have vindicated the wisdom of those men and women who heeded instructions from God’s heavenly messengers to “Fear not. ’ Experience of the past century has also con firmed the wisdom of Wheaton’s distinctive educational program to help prepare young men and women for effective service “For Christ and His Kingdom.”
Therefore, heed the word they have said so often: Fear Not!
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