In John 18:37b, we read, "Jesus said to Pilate, "For this was I born, and for this I came into the world to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice.""
Jesus makes clear to Pilate that He came into the world to speak the truth and to reveal God's plan for humanity. He also came knowing He was to be killed, to die, and to rise to conquer the grip of the world which is death, that all who believe would be set free, knowing the truth.
As Jesus said, "For this was I born," that each human being was created by God for God's purpose. Jesus created me to be His and to share the love of Christ in a sometimes dark and forlorn world. Therefore, I need never fear or worry, for when my time on earth is over, I'll be in eternity with Him.
And while I am here on this earth, His Presence is always available to me, keeping me from those moments I am tempted to invest in fear. Fear seems to hover all around us for one reason or another. But, there is no reason for us to accompany its presence. It is useless to join its ranks for without fear we can accomplish so much and with fear, nothing.
Christ had no fear. Neither must you and I.
For this we accepted Him. For this we were born. Praise our Most High God!
Jo INMN
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