Do not be afraid, we rely on our Father God.

“Have no fear.” In the face of fear about expressing our faith, Jesus instructs us to turn to God as His children.

Jesus addresses our fears, urging us to boldly preach the gospel, rather than hiding our faith in the shadows. In today’s society, there’s a risk of reducing faith to a private matter, separating it from our relationships and daily lives. However, Jesus calls us to be his witnesses, sharing his message with the world and bringing light to those around us. He encourages us to integrate our faith into our social and professional lives, making it visible in our everyday circumstances, rather than keeping it to ourselves.

We also fear those who try to marginalize us as Christians. However, Jesus reminds us, “Do not be afraid of those who kill the body, but cannot kill the soul.” As masters of our own souls, we control our life’s path. Our only concern should be those who would lead us into sin.

Jesus shows us that overcoming fear begins with embracing our identity as God’s children. As His image-bearers, we’re already precious to Him, but it’s His fatherly love that frees us from fear. Unconditionally loved not for our actions or achievements, but for who we are – His beloved children..

Our trust in God the Father enables us to bring every aspect of our lives to Him in prayer, from our daily struggles to our efforts to live as Christians. Every ordinary activity is significant to God, who knows us intimately. This close relationship with our heavenly Father dispels fear and fills us with confidence, empowering us to bear witness to Jesus in the world.