When you’re faced with fear

What do you do when you’re afraid? It can be a real dilemma.

  • I can run and hide, or

  • I can stand up and face the issue alone.

But maybe there’s another option.

There is a story in the Bible of the angel Gabriel visiting a young lady named Mary, telling her that she would have a baby and the baby would be named Jesus. Mary knew that she had never been intimate with a man – so she was not only confused, but also frightened – as you can imagine.

When the angel left she immediately went and found an older cousin by the name of Elizabeth. When Elizabeth saw her coming, she greeted Mary with such exuberance and praise that Mary’s fear suddenly turned to extreme joy and gladness. She wrote a beautiful song of praise – a song of praise to God.

How did Mary face fear?  She found that much needed, loving friend who would encourage her – and the result was joy.

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