When God says: “Don’t be afraid” He’s proclaiming to us the truth of the Gospel. Imbedded in those words is the reality that Jesus has died to save us from all fear and risen to give us confidence. As long as we focus on that Gospel we’re strong, fearless, and refuse to worry about anything. We live according to His Word of Truth and let it guide us, knowing that blessings will result. That’s Peter walking even on water. But when we look away from Him, what do we have left? Ourselves and our inherent mortal weaknesses. Then we start to sink.