I wanted to share, since I was inspired by the book written by Max Lucado.The book is a 40 day devotional and was given to us during the lent days.The Gospel lists about 125 Christ – issued imperatives.Among these 21 urge us to “not be afraid” or “don’t fear” or “have courage” or “take heart” or “be of good cheer”.The second most urged command will be , to love God and our neighbor and this appears like about 8 occasions.Having quantity as an indicator,Jesus really takes our fears seriously.The one statement used more often is “don’t be afraid”.
Bible words says “When I am afraid,I put my trust in you”.-Psalm 56:3
Just as how Jesus endured the terror of the crucifixion by going first to the Father with His fears.We all should practise to do the same. Do not avoid life’s gardens of Gethsemane,enter them,just do not enter them alone.While there,be honest.Pounding the ground is permitted.Tears are allowed…Be specific.He knows what we need.
Also the word says”If God is for us,who can be against us?”.-Romans 8:31
All can answer the question Who is against you? Disease,Inflation,corruption,exhaustion,calamities confront ,fears imprison and many others….Were Paul’s question,” Who can be against us?” we can list our foes easily than we could fight them.But that is not the question.The question is, If GOD IS FOR US, Who can be against us?
No matter what you do and no matter how far you fall, God is always for us.People may have forgotten you and people may be ashamed of you;but within reach of our prayers is the maker of the oceans.God!
We might have heard a numerous amount of messages about “not to fear”.But still fear seems to be bothering our lives.I was personally touched by this book which reminded me that the antidote of fear is no other thing but to trust Him more.I hope that these words would have touched your heart.Let’s keep our gaze on Christ.
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