Faith

366 times the Bible says not to be afraid that is one time for each day of the year even when there is a leap year. We need not be afraid.

The first 'spoken' words in the New Testament are to Joseph as he is visited by angel in a dream "Do not be afraid"

In the gospel there are two places where the context underlines the words of Jesus.
- At the transfiguration. A bright cloud descends upon the Lord and he stands upon a mountain speaking with Moses and Elijah. (It is the moment when Moses finally sets foot into the promised land Jesus has come and made a way for him.) Here the blessing Jesus received at His baptism is repeated as a voice from heaven says 'This is my Beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.' But this time the voice adds 'Listen to Him' The context lays a tremendous emphasis upon the words of Jesus and the next words out of His mouth 'Do not be afraid'
- Likewise after Jesus has risen from the dead he appears to the two Marys and the first words out of his mouth 'Do not be afraid'

The director of Voice of the Martyrs Tom White has said it is a dangerous place being in the will of God because God is not afraid of anything.

For without faith it is impossible to please God - Hebrews