After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb.
There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead men.
The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; He has risen, just as He said. Come and see the place where He lay. Then go quickly and tell His disciples: ‘He has risen from the dead and is going ahead of you into Galilee. There you will see Him.’ Now I have told you.”
So the women hurried away from the tomb, afraid yet filled with joy, and ran to tell the disciples. Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” He said. They came to Him, clasped His feet and worshiped Him. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me.”
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He is risen! He is not here! The sound of victory over death! Both the angel and Jesus tell the women not to be afraid. Isn’t it interesting how even though they could see it with their own eyes they still felt fear? No wonder we live such fearful lives at times. But Jesus also speaks to us…saying don’t be afraid!! We have nothing to fear! Death and sin have been defeated! Only Jesus stands tall above the rest! When you feel afraid, be reminded that there is no fear in love…and perfect love (Jesus) drives out fear. Seek Jesus in the midst of your fear…let Him be the courage you seek.
A Journey With Jesus 