“Faith not Fear”

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 538

August 3, 2021///

Just when we thought the worst of Covid-19 was over, we are in the throws of a new wave of masks, closings, hospitals full, etc.

What we thought was just about over has raised its ugly head again.

May we be reminded this morning of this same situations the followers of Jesus went through when He was here on the earth He created.  He walked in human form with them.

Because of the prophesies of the Old Testament, they knew a Messiah was coming who would save people and be their Mighty God.  When Jesus came, they expected Him to overthrow Rome and set up His Kingdom on earth right then.

They rejoiced because that thought that Rome’s reign over them was about to end.

But that is for a future time still to come. First, He had to give His life for all the sin of mankind and was resurrected on the third day, to give us life everlasting and abundant life on earth.

His followers were devastated when He was arrested and most of them fled.

They hid, fearing for their life.  Wondering what to do now?

But……Sunday came.  Jesus came out of the grave victorious.  When we receive Him, we have life everlasting and a life on earth that is filled with Peace in our hearts no matter what is going on outside.

May I encourage you today that even though it looks like the problem of Covid-19 is back and it appears we are back fighting a battle that is getting worse:  Sunday is coming.

It looks like a cloudy stormy immediate future, but Sunday, or the victory over this is coming. 

Do not despair, do not worry, and do not operate in fear.  Have Faith in the one who Loves you most, your Creator God, that He will see you through whatever happens, and we will be able to look back and say, we overcame that hardship.

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.

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.

Luke 12:31 (KJV)
Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

There are some of you who are dealing with sickness yourself or know someone who is.  Whether it is Covid or something else may I encourage you just to know you are never alone. The one who created you and who knows you best will never leave you nor forsake you.

Whatever discouraging or devastating situation you find yourself in today, remember Sunday is coming.  The day of victory over whatever you are facing is ahead.

Walk in Faith not Fear.

As for this crazy Covid-19 insanity, do what you can to protect yourself the way you feel is right for you, but do not fear.  Fear has torment and fear will keep you from the life that God wants you to live.

Ask God for wisdom, follow His leading (those impression deep inside us), but do not walk in Fear. 

Walk in Faith, knowing God Loves you and Cares for you!

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Father, thank you that when the enemy of all that is good fills us with fear, we can pull down that fear with Faith in you.  You Love us and know all that is happening in our lives.  May each of us understand we can safely commit our way, our health, our families, and the outcome to you.  Fear drags us down.  Fill us with Faith as we honor you in all we do.  In Jesus Name!  Amen

Sunday’s Coming,

Love MeMaw