Fear not for I bring you tidings of great joy
Part 3
Father, I am afraid.
Afraid that justice will not be done. That the truth will be ignored. That selfish, stupid people will hold power and abuse me, even though I am in the right and they are in the wrong.
Do not be afraid of your fear. You are looking into the dark abys and fear is natural and even fear can be helpful if it is held in a good heart. Remember, even when I tell you not to be afraid, I am not telling you that you are invulnerable. I’m not saying that you are not allowed to be angry, dismayed, in despair and anguish, and in the cold truth of your own heart you can acknowledge that, this time, you are afraid. In that moment there is nothing else to do but hold my hand and face what needs to be faced. My message is that I am with you always; I am not going to leave you now, now that you need me most. Remember, though the truth can be denied, it cannot be destroyed: the truth is always the truth, and when it is rediscovered, it will shine as brightly as ever. Take hold of your courage and determination when you face injustice, but let most of your anger be on behalf of others who suffer it. Do not be overcome by evil and exert all your might to work for righteousness – and never give up. And even then your task is not done, for it is not enough even to overcome evil, you must overcome evil with good. This is my will, and as you are with me, this is what you must do. You must be like me and suffer in sacrificial love, but always suffering in hope of redemption. Leave judgement to me.
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