Being faithful during times of turbulence could be difficult while glimpsing things that clearly can pass as “evil” on the loose on any given day in this world of today.
Altogether life can be daunting–and if we allow it–and discouraging. However, with God in our corner, who can be against us? (Romans 8:31).
The Bible is filled with our Father’s promises from Genesis OT to the very last verse in Rev NT. What also is apparent is His uncompromising love for His children. There is God’s heart, and love, in between the verses, and all the way through, even when things seem harsh to the average “human being.”
When we see things through spiritual eyes we understand and begin to grasp reality with full force and feel peace in place of “fear.” Because God didn’t create a spirit of fear: (2 Timothy 1:7 – For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind).
Instead, He created us in perfect love: 1 John 4:18 – There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love). And because of His miracle in creating us thusly, we are able to withstand and take on the horrific aspects of events that are in this world. We are able to garner peace and light in a world of chaos and darkness. We are able to sustain and be nourished through His love as the world seeks to destroy and corrupt.
When we stand with God and walk according to His purpose and will for our lives, we are acknowledging Him and placing our trust in Him. He becomes our sanctuary and our refuge in times of trouble and horror. But then again–He is our sanctuary and refuge in times of peace. So therefore, He is our everything for everything and anything!
To be with God and knowing that He is holding our right hand. ( For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee Isaiah 41:13). He leads us with His right hand of righteousness. This is a peace that surpasses our level of understanding, and there is no explanation other than to experience it for yourself. The feeling and His love are everlasting.
So, take heart, the LORD is with you! He commanded us to have courage and not to fear! (Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed, for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest” Joshua 1:9).
Cry Abba Father and be at peace knowing that He hears us. And He will never leave us nor forsake us. (Romans 8:15 – For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father).
God is our helper in both good and bad times. He is ever ready to lead us and guide us. His outstretched hands are ready whenever we are ready to surrender ourselves to Him, now and always.
Remember in the Bible that God’s children weren’t affected by the “plagues” or the “curses” that took place around them. His anointed were protected. His followers who listened to His voice were protected. Those who gave their lives and obeyed His commandments were protected.
So… fear not.
Write the Word in your heart so that you shall not forget or sin against Him, ((“Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.”Psalm 119:11) and take refuge in the Beautiful One of Heaven.
For He is with you always, even until the end of time (Matthew 28:20).
With all of His Words and His promises, I say this: What then can man do to us?
“Praise You Father, now and always, all glory and honor are yours, in Jesus Name, Amen!”
So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.
Hebrews 13:6 –
If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.
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