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All four Gospels paint a clear picture of Jesus.
He had a heart for the poor; he healed the sick; he eagerly forgave others; and he was always aware of his impending death.
As it says in the Gospel today, “The Pharisees went out and took counsel against Jesus to put him to death.”
And he knew it.
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Imagine that stress.
Imagine knowing your ministry will catapult you to fame; that the religious authorities will challenge you; that people will take you for granted; that the people you came to save will eventually nail you to a tree.
At times, Jesus must’ve been terribly afraid.
But he kept doing good anyway. He never let his fear overcome him.
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Fear is something terribly human.
We’ve all felt it. We all dislike it. We all know how heavy it can be.
But sometimes the Lord invites us into new, uncomfortable experiences – like Peter being invited to walk on water – so that we can grow in trust.
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So, what am I afraid of? Where am I being invited to walk on water?
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Many of us are probably are afraid of contracting the Coronavirus. Perhaps we’re afraid of returning to school or work; afraid of the future; afraid of losing someone we love.
While legitimate, these fears don’t have to make us sink.
After we acknowledge them, reach out for the hand of Lord, who’s always inviting us to take the next step forward, even when the waters rage.
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A powerful message to consider. TYVM.