“FAITH!”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 497

October 20, 2020///

The world is full of fear, but you can be full of Faith!

Corrie Ten Boom said:

“Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God!”

Ruth Graham, daughter of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham wrote a book titled:

“Fear not Tomorrow, God is already there!”

Both the quote and the book were not at all recent but apply very profoundly to the situations we find ourselves in today.

Fear is very real, and fear can immobilize you, cause you great stress, and even cause you to sink into depression and helplessness.

But who God is, and His amazing Power is greater than any fear we may encounter!

You may fear the corona virus, the election, the future of your children, the safety of your family and friends in a world seemingly out of control.  You may be walking in fear because of the loss of a job and the fear of the inability to feed and clothe your family in the face of the tumultuous times we are in!

Maybe you fear facing a sickness or old age or a situation that is out of control!

Fear and Faith are both unseen but are both very real.  Fear says focus on the situation and what may happen tomorrow.  Faith says focus on the God who made all things and us, and Loves us beyond measure, and holds tomorrow and each of us in His incredible arms!

1 John 4:18 (KJV)
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.

For the one who has received Jesus Christ as Savior, our goal must be to let the power of the Cross stamp out all fear!

May I pose a question for all of us today? Do we really have Faith that the God of the universe really Loves us and is fighting our battles?

Luke 12:32 (KJV)
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:6-7 (KJV)
⁶ Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?
⁷ But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value than many sparrows.

Do we trust that the Greater one lives in us? Do we really grasp that we are beloved sons and daughters of the one who knows all, sees all, and is all powerful?

Isaiah 41:10 (KJV)
Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

As I examine my heart this morning, I ask you to examine yours! 

Do we really believe God is who He says He is?  Do we really grasp the fact that with God all things are possible?

Do we honestly take hold of the truth that He Loves us with all our bumps, bruises, confusions, and failures? 

Do we receive His forgiveness and grace for all we may have done and all we are not?

2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

Do we look so much at the circumstances that we cannot see that we are safe when we place our life and our family and friends lives in His capable hands?

Proverbs 29:25 (KJV)
The fear of man bringeth a snare: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe.

In this time of great fear and turmoil all around, we who have a relationship restored to the God of the universe through our trust in Jesus Christ, should be the example of walking in Faith and banishing fear!

What are we showing to those around us?  We are representatives of Jesus Christ and Jesus knew who He was and walked in complete trust and agreement with the Father!

Faith says I believe and trust the God who breathed life into me!  May we strive to walk in Faith and Victory every moment of every day!

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Father, your Love banishes fear. I ask you to help each of us to surrender any fear or turmoil that may try to invade our minds and hearts.  I ask you to help each of us understand that we do not need to fear the future because you have already been there.  Invade each of us with great faith as we focus on who you are.  I ask this all in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.  Amen

Love, MeMaw