Dont Be Afraid

Friday. Mark 14: 46-50. 60-62.

Jesus was fearless. He knew ahead about Judas’ dastardly betrayal, Peter’s cowardly denial, and the frightened flight of the rest — the collapse of those nearest. He saw with painful distinctness the shadows of the cross growing blacker on his path. He felt it all keenly, as none other ever felt such experiences. Yet he calmly faced them. He was never afraid. Perfect confidence in the Father and passionate love for men kept fear clean out: and will for us.

Open in the reader The Bent-Knee Time

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