The LORD says,
"I will rescue those who love Me.
I will protect
those who trust in My Name. When they call on Me,
I will answer; I will be with them in trouble.
I will rescue and honor them. I will
reward them with a long life
and give them My
salvation." Ps. 91:14-16
This world is so
very full of angst and anxiety…and so unnecessarily!
Uncertainty
is part of the reality of this fallen world, yet our response to this uncertainty need not be fear, worry or an anxious
heart.
If we truly believe and trust in Jesus and His
promises to us, then we will own a radically different response to unavoidable
adversities in life. Whether it be facing a deadly enemy, trying to “make the
team” or “pass the test”, uncertainty about ability to pay the rent, a predicament
with a loved one, or a cataclysmic event,
Jesus
commands us not to fret…not
be anxious about anything. (Phil. 4:6)
How are we doing?
Despite
the storms in life, Jesus tells us be of
good cheer (Mk. 6:50)
How’s it
going with this one?
If we truly trust Jesus, then we can
rejoice in the confidence that our Heavenly Daddy ever looks upon us and personally
confronts each of our uncertainties. (Ps. 91:14-16)
Remember, God’s joy is based on His
character, His hope, and His promise, through His Spirit living in us, not our
human emotion.
Is our behavior reflecting trust or distrust?
God views the ends of the
earth and sees everything under the heavens. Jb.
28:24
Rest assured, as our world grows darker and darker, nothing is catching God off-guard.
So when
tempted to worry, allow the Spirit to
govern your mind,
and
experience life and peace. Rom. 8:6
Loving and living boldly in Jesus this week,
He is so worthy.
Shaun and Betsy
