10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. (Luke 2:10 NIV)

Yesterday we looked at what can suddenly terrify us. Today we look at the great joy when these situations turn out to be only fear praying upon our minds. When the adrenaline dumps into our system from a sudden even the fight or flight mechanism kicks in. When we, just as quickly, find out that it was our fear causing the terror and things are ok, the adrenaline has to have somewhere to go, and we tend to experience an great and intense joy.

Suddenly our prayers for deliverance become prayers of thanksgiving and praise. We are no longer threatened, but we have found out the good news that will cause great joy for all people.