The Nativity, Luke 2:1-14

I think that I fall in love with Mary. Her grace and beauty and tenderness as she cares for her son. My Lord and Savior was just born in the flesh because this young woman said yes. She trusted in God's plan. She didn't let her fear of the unknown control her. She trusted. I look upon the beauty of the scene which was possible because of her trust and her yes. The angel tells me, "Do not be afraid." I can have no fear in this moment gazing upon Mother and Child. I see and know that this is my savior. Then I realize His birth and life and death and Resurrection is real at all times, I should never be afraid. I have a Savior! Mary looks at me with the same gentleness that she looked at her Son. I feel so loved and so safe. With my Savior and the love of His Mother, I can have no fear.