"38 He said to them, “Why are you frightened, and why do doubts arise in your hearts?"(Luke 24:38)
Today is Good Friday (okay it actually isn't because I'm trying to catch up) and I've spent the day practically in church related activities since 9 am until 9 pm.
One of the activities of the day was walking with a cross through town and praying at different stops for the various businesses and public places. While I did this last year for the first time, I tried something different this year, I walked the walk wearing my cassock. I don't know why I was scared to do this, but I was a little nervous. Perhaps I spent too much energy worrying about the reaction of people to that, never mind that I'm leading a group through town carrying a fairly large cross.
It is amazing to me what can cause us to doubt and to be frightened. Sometimes being cautious is prudent, but it can also be paralyzing. I love how often Jesus tells us to not be afraid, frightened or scared. When I trust in his presence those fears are often unfounded.
Blessings,
Ed
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