Life can be scary. Not being afraid just seems impossible. Fear trips us up and holds us back. It stops us from doing everything we could. Joseph was in the same place: afraid of what might happen—afraid of what people might think. Yet the words of an angel changed his perspective, and they invite us to live a life without fear…even when there’s something to be afraid of.

Unifying Phrase: God’s hands are open to receive our fears.

• Fear leads us to stop before we even start.
• By nature, fear is linked with something outside of our control.
• There is nothing outside of God’s control.
• Because of Jesus, you don’t have to be afraid, even when there’s something to be afraid of.
• In the midst of our fear, God invites us to follow what he’s already doing in our lives.