Luke says when the angel of the Lord appeared to Zacharias he was “paralyzed in fear”. Our first reaction to God’s presence is often fear. But then, “the angel spoke”. But the Lord ‘comes close’ to provide presence, an antidote to fear.
Luke says when the angel of the Lord appeared to Zacharias he was “paralyzed in fear”. Our first reaction to God’s presence is often fear. But then, “the angel spoke”. But the Lord ‘comes close’ to provide presence, an antidote to fear.