Fear and Joy

Which is more costly – the presence of fear and pain, or the absence of joy and faith?

How much could we decrease the effects of pain and fear by increasing the demands we place on joy and faith?

So, departing quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy, they ran to tell His disciples the news. Just then Jesus met them and said, “Good morning!” They came up, took hold of His feet, and worshiped Him.
(Matthew 28:8-9 HSCB ®©)