Today is a beautiful day, because “the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.’” (Luke 2:9 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because Zechariah prophesied the coming of Jesus, and Luke remembered God’s covenant to Abraham in his Gospel, “that we, being delivered from the hand of our enemies, might serve him without fear, in holiness and righteousness before him all our days.” (Luke 1:74-75 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse…

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Today is a beautiful day, because of the transfiguration, during which “Jesus came and touched them, saying, ‘Rise and have no fear.’” (Matthew 17:7 ESV)   From an eye witness: “For we did not follow cleverly devised myths when we made known to you the power and coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, but we…

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Today is a beautiful day, because “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.” (Galatians 5:1 ESV)   Happy 4th of July. Celebrate independence!   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus said, “And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear Him who can destroy both soul and body in hell.” (Matthew 10:31 ESV)   Do not fear man, revere God.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus told us not to be afraid when maligned by others, “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known.” (Matthew 10:26 ESV)   Do not fear.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because “an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.’” (Matthew 1:20 ESV)   Do not fear God’s plan.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because God encouraged His people through Zechariah, who wrote, “…so I will save you and you shall be a blessing. Fear not, but let your hands be strong.” (Zechariah 8:13 ESV)   Let it encourage us to keep working as well.   #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because Jesus made His triumphal entry on a donkey, just as Zechariah prophesied, “Fear not, daughter of Zion, behold, your king is coming, sitting on a donkey’s colt.” (John 12:15 and Zechariah 9:9 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday

Today is a beautiful day, because “Jesus said to the ruler of the synagogue, ‘Do not fear, only believe.’” (Mark 5:36 ESV) Do not fear. #joyinverse #blessedthisdayandeveryday