Do Not Be Afraid

February 10, 2019

Rev. Jake Allstaedt

Peter, in our Gospel text from Luke 5:1-11, realized that he was a sinner before Jesus and became afraid. Isaiah, in our Old Testament text from Isaiah 6:1-8, had a similar realization and reaction before God in His temple. Adam and Eve were afraid after they doubted God's word and hid. Sin causes us to push God away and hide in fear because of punishment. But, while we rightly deserve the worst, we instead receive grace upon grace. Jesus speaks these words to us in our fear: "Do not be afraid."