In Matthew 1v18–25, Joseph’s life is thrown into confusion: fear, uncertainty, and questions he never expected. Yet into that chaos, God brings the first word of Christmas: “Fear not.” This passage shows that peace is not the absence of trouble, but the presence of Immanuel, God with us. Jesus enters a messy world and brings calm, clarity, and courage to trembling hearts. As we reflect on this story in the Advent season, we discover that true peace isn’t found in quiet circumstances, but in the God who draws near and stays with His people.