Fear of Joy?

Again with the personal. Since last post I received a few messages from God. And again, nothing super-spectacular or world changing - just God's way of improving our relationship. The first three I acted on and each produced fruit, including I did make the decision to enter the book in the contest. All three required me to make some adjustment to my life. The fourth I acted on within one half our of being directed. It was received well by my wise and faithful brothers and sisters. It even prompted a visit by our pastor in which we had a necessary, spirit filled, enjoyable discussion.
The latest I acted on in a few minutes. A young mother in our church started a non-profit called Gifts of Cheer, which supplies gifts bags to hospitalized children. It has been operating successfully for about a year. She thinks she has all the legal aspects required of such an organization covered, but has some anxiety as to whether she has all the (i)s dotted and the (t)s crossed. She is also unsure if she is doing all the bookkeeping properly. Before approaching her, I knew none of her concerns - just heard her use the word "non--profit" in her conversation. It was enough, though, to make the Holy Spirit prompt me to offer her my assistance. After hearing her concerns, I offered to investigate some avenues.
On the way home, four names were revealed to me. Again I acted by e-mailing a neighboring lawyer. He answered overnight, he and her connected during the day and are going to meet. More fruit. But why? Why did my actions produce?
First because of my love relationship with God. Then because He wants me to join Him in his work. That is all I was doing - joining Him. It wasn't my idea or goal or mission - it was His. When you have that relationship, you are able to receive His messages more clearly. But then you have to act - which I did. And even if the outcome is not spectacular or maybe even not recognizable, the fact that you obey Him and act pleases God  immensely, just as you are pleased (if a parent) when your child obeys you. This strengthens your love relationship with God, which in turn leads to more opportunities to join Him in His work, and this all produces great joy. Yours and His.
All good right? Then why do we fear this joy too often? Why do we ignore God's directives and disobey? Many reasons I am sure. Our relationship might not be strong enough, then we do not hear the messages. They might not be clear enough or we are not listening well enough. Sin in our life could be interfering with the messages. Perhaps we just chose not to obey, out of lack of faith possibly. So much figures into the equation - you must each evaluate your own walk with God and make the necessary adjustments to experience Him more.
How many times did God say in the Bible, "Do not be afraid."? Please do not be afraid to obey Him - do not  fear the joy that comes through obedience.
til next time,   Mort