"They saw Jesus walking on the sea and coming near the boat, and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, 'It is I. Do not be afraid.'" Jn 6:20
The disciples of Jesus are often filled with fear. When Jesus challenges the Pharisees or condemns those who judge others or fail to care for the poor, they wonder if the authorities and powerful will turn on them. Fear in circumstances like this is natural. The disciples had to acknowlege their fear and ask for help. So do we.
The Easter scriptures are forever reminding us that the Gospel, though liberating and empowering, is too difficult to live without the strength of an Advocate, someone who stands behind us, encourages us and assures us that God is with us no matter how heavy the burdens we might have to carry. The Easter season is the perfect time to humble ourselves, ask for help and remember that even when the disciples of Jesus, full of fear, were hiding in the upper room, Jesus appeared to them and promised them his help. He will do the same for us today but we have to ask him to be with and guide us.
Today, take a moment to breathe and ask Jesus for the strength to embrace our fears.
Have you experienced overwhelming fear and moved through it with the help of God? Be thankful.
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