Intentional Christmas
“Overcoming Fear”
Luke 1:26-38

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders.  And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

Wonderful Counselor = Kindness

Mighty God = Re-shaping our perspective & calendar

Everlasting Father

Psalm 68:5

A good father…
	Provides for his children
	Protects his children
	Instructs his children
	Lifts up and cares for his children

A good father provides, protects, instructs, and cares to help us overcome our fear!

Everlasting Father = Overcoming Fear

Luke 1:26-38

Overcome fear by…
	Trusting that our Father will provide
	Trusting that our Father will protect
	Trusting the instruction our Father gives
	Trusting what our Father allows

A good father provides, protects, instructs, and cares to overcome our fear!