Because he lives all fear is gone.
Because I know he holds the future,
And life is worth the living,
Just because he lives.
~ William And Gloria Gaither
In the ancient tradition of the church, the weeks immediately following Easter focused on Fear. The fear of the disciples who were in hiding, lost, confused and frightened following the execution of Jesus. It will not be until Pentecost when the Spirit comes upon the disciples that they feel the full boldness of God’s power within them.
The Bible teaches us that “perfect Love casts out all fear”. That means that it is in deeds of love and in the understanding of God’s deep love for us, that we can find freedom from the fears and anxieties that plague our lives. This is a good season to spend time reflecting on the unconditional love that God has for us. It is a good season to bring our fears into that love of God. As one teacher wrote: “Fear knocked at the door. Faith answered. No one was there.”
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