Matthew 28:5
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified.
Matthew 28:5
The angel’s answer to the women—“Fear not ye”—addresses their legitimate fear while shifting their focus from fear to faith. The statement acknowledges their pursuit of Jesus and gently redirects their attention toward the risen Lord. The identification of Jesus as “the Jesus, which was crucified” reminds readers of the central event that anchors the Gospel.
This moment marks a transition from sorrow to hope. The angel’s invitation reveals that God’s agenda is not to dismiss human longing but to redirect it toward faith in the risen Christ. It also emphasizes personal encounter with God’s truth rather than mere intellectual assent.
In practical terms, we often approach God with fear—fear of judgment, fear of failure, fear of change. The angel’s words encourage us to reframe fear as a doorway to faith. Try a simple practice: when fear emerges, pause and replace the thought with a brief reminder of God’s love and the risen Christ’s promises. Then take one small step in faith—apologize to someone you’ve hurt, initiate a courageous conversation, or forgive someone who harmed you.
Cross-References: Isaiah 41:13; Luke 1:30; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Joshua 1:9