In today’s reading, the little boy was afraid. David Jeremiah tells us in the devotional, Daily in His Presence, which is where our reading is, that the little boy had two lines to say and when he got to the stage the truth came out in his two lines. “It’s me. And I’m scared!“
Have you ever felt like that? Scared of what is in the present, or the unknown which lies ahead, or scared your past will come to remind you of where you’ve been? Yes, the truth be known, we have all been scared at some point in our life. How did you deal with your fear? Did you seek out someone you could talk to about being scared? Did you go someplace quiet where you could think, cry, or pray? Did you keep that fear tucked inside, trying to hide the fact that you were scared, so people would not judge you? However you dealt with it, was it effective to help you move past being scared or did it simply mask your feeling?
The Bible speaks about fear and as David suggests in our reading, a good place to start is in the word. Look up fear and study the Scriptures relating to fear. As you study and write the Scriptures out, and repeat them over and over until you know them by heart, you will see that you indeed can overcome your fear. You must first believe in God and His word, and come to His word believing you will find peace in relieving your fear. The Lord tells us,
(10) Do not be afraid - I am with you!
I am your God - let nothing terrify you!
I will make you strong and help you;
I will protect you and save you. This is found in Isaiah Chapter 41 verse 10 in the Good News Bible.These following scriptures which I will give you are also from the Good News Bible.
Psalm 46:1
God is our refuge and strength.
Psalm 56:3
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
2 Timothy 1:7
For God gives us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
Psalm 23:4
Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.
There are so many scriptures that help us when we face fear, trouble, being scared, and / or anxious, that God has for us in His word. Search the scriptures and you will find that God does not intend us to live a scared life. His word is full of power to help us overcome our fear, so do not be afraid. David ends the reading with the words Jesus spoke, “Be of good cheer! It is I; do not be afraid”. (Matthew 14:27) New King James Version
Have a great week ahead and know that God is with you wherever you are, and He loves you more than you will ever know.
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