Christmas is filled with familiar traditions—songs, decorations, and images of angels—but what if we’ve missed the heart of their message? In this message, Minister Alex Ehly explores the four angel encounters of Christmas and reveals how their repeated words, “do not be afraid,” still speak directly to our fear, uncertainty, and exhaustion today.

Walking through the stories of Zechariah, Mary, Joseph, and the shepherds, this message reminds us that angels were never meant to be admired—their role was to deliver good news to tired believers, ordinary people, disrupted plans, and the forgotten. When fear rises and control feels out of reach, Christmas doesn’t call us to perform better or fix ourselves. It invites us to rest, because God is already at work. This message offers hope for anyone wrestling with anxiety, doubt, disappointment, or the feeling that their faith has grown weary.