Do not be afraid. Words that can speak to the deepest parts of our being offering comfort, or words that can make us feel as if our very feelings are not valid. When Jesus tells the disciples, tells us, to not be afraid, he is not telling us that there is nothing to fear in life, for we know that there is much to fear. We fear dangers in this world. We fear diseases that claim too many lives. We fear wars and famine. But we also have fears wrapped up in moments of new adventure - going off to college, buying a new house, having a baby. Fear is not necessarily a bad thing - it can also speak to the excitement we feel. The real question is how are we going to respond to our fears.
Jesus invites us to bring our cares, concerns, and yes, even our fears to him. May we look to Christ, this day and always, to walk with us, even through our times of fear, in order to bring glory to the Kingdom of God!
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