It Is Normal To Be Afraid To Do God's Work

 August 31, 2024

Verse of the day - Psalm 32:8 (NRSV)

I will instruct you and teach you the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you.

In chapter 3 of my second book, Jesus assures us that it is normal to be afraid to do His work.

Excerpt from Come Back To Me

When you become a true disciple of Mine, you will no longer fear what other people will think or do if you reveal the truth to them.  It is normal to be afraid.  Even the disciples whom I chose when I was still on earth were afraid.  They did not understand everything I was trying to tell them.  They followed Me for three years learning from Me, before I was crucified.  They were tested when I died on the cross.  Out of fear, they hid.  They did not understand what was happening.  After I was crucified, they realized what I was trying to tell them.  It was after My death and resurrection that they became true disciples.  Nothing could stop them from teaching many more of My dear children about Me.  Because of their teaching, many came to know Me as their Lord and Savior.

When we are called by God to do His work, it is normal to be afraid.  We should take comfort in knowing that the disciples were afraid also.  Through the guiding of the Holy Spirit, we will be shown the steps we are to take to help others become followers of Jesus also.