He is risen!

April 21st, Mark 16: As they entered the tomb, they saw a young man dressed in a white robe sitting on the right side, and they were alarmed. "Don't be alarmed," he said. "You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! The message of God is one of "fear not." It was given to Mary when she was found to be the favored one, it was given to the shepherds as they watched their flocks by night, it was given to the women at the tomb, it is given to us. There are many subtle ways we operate in fear. We don't say something because we don’t know how someone will take it. We don't pray in public, we don't talk about our faith or our doubts. Fear Not, the Lord is with you. Let those words echo in your heart today.