Jesus died to release us from slavery, to release us from fear, to bring us true peace and true joy.
Yet we are surrounded by security measures to assuage our fear. Long lines at airports, metal detectors at sporting events, concrete barriers obstructing direct access to buildings, the list goes on. We are urged to call - toll-free! - to report anything suspicious - an abandoned package, a parked vehicle that doesn't seem to belong, a person acting peculiarly - could it be a bomb? Is he a terrorist? You never know. Fear and suspicion has distorted our daily routines and perverted our relationships with others.
Jesus saves us, frees us, and offers us peace, yet we live in fear and anxiety. What are we missing?
These reflections consider this question in the light of God's revelation to us through Scripture.
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