I’m back in Sleepy Hollow today, duty calls. As I prepare for the day ahead, I find myself drawn to the Gospel reading for today. It comes from Matthew 10, where Jesus speaks words of reassurance to His disciples:
“Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.”
(Matthew 10:28)
These words hit differently when you’re standing at the edge of human vulnerability, whether in the hospital ward, in the field, or simply facing another day of uncertainty. Fear is something we all wrestle with. It isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s part of who we are. God made us with fear—not to cripple us, but to help us survive.
Fear sharpens our senses. It makes us cautious, alert, and aware. But there’s another side to fear, the one that paralyzes, keeps us from stepping out in faith, or convinces us we’re not enough. That’s the fear Jesus addresses.
“Do not be afraid,” He says, not because danger isn’t real, but because God is even more real. He sees the sparrow fall and counts the very hairs on our heads. In other words, our lives are not ruled by fear but by His providence.
So, whether you’re heading to your job, standing in a crisis, or facing a decision that fills you with doubt, carry this with you: fear is natural, but faith is supernatural. We are called not to live recklessly, but courageously.
And as I walk through Sleepy Hollow today, I do so with a renewed calm. Not because the path is easy, but because I know I do not walk it alone.
Have a blessed day and don't be afraid for God is with you.
Pal Ronnie
Amen!!
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