Monday, March 3, 2014

Overcoming Fear

There are many things that can cause us to become afraid. For some it is sickness, or animals, or insects. For me I am most impacted when one of my loved ones is not doing well. Yesterday my wife became very ill. She was up most of the night, getting up every two hours to become sick. Hearing her crying out from the pain caused me to become a little afraid. But at the same time, I knew God would ultimately win out for us. This was a bit new for me. In the past when I would become fearful, I could not see the end of the fear. Somehow this was different.

Luke 12:25 And which of you with taking thought can add to his stature one cubit?
26 If ye then be not able to do that thing which is least, why take ye thought for the rest?

Jesus was talking about food and clothing directly, but I think it has a broader application. For me, it also means that we have one source for all our needs. For my wife it is healing. Perhaps the difference is over the last two years God has given us opportunity to learn a great deal from Him. I just do not believe, no matter what happens, that God does not really love us. He is on our side.

Today, if you or your family are facing something pretty challenging, don’t be afraid. Call out to God and remember, He is on your side.

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the Most High King. Please forgive those things that we do wrong. We ask today for Your healing power in our lives. WE ask today that You send Your deliverance. We ask today that You send Your mighty provision, like the rain of manna and fowl from the heavens, that all men might know that You alone are God. In Jesus’ (Yeshua’s) name. Amen.