The apostles were not afraid to preach the gospel. They were so concerned about being obedient to God that they did not fear the consequences. They experienced every emotion from the people they spoke to; from thinking they were Gods, to stoning them and leaving them for dead. God never promised us an easy road with no curves, bumps, or hills. But He did promise to pick us up, dust us off, heal us if necessary, and continue to walk with us no matter what our circumstances. Trust and obey, that is all God really wants from us.