John 6:19-20
…and they began to be afraid. But he said to them, “It is I. Do not be afraid.”
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It was a very stressful week. We waited for the results, and it all disappointed us. We have not done our best and we have to pay for it. In effect, we have to do it faster, we have to do it right and we have to do it NOW! There are a lot of things that worry us and fill us with stress.
Life, indeed, is filled with many disappointments.
Though our minds are often fairly quickly convinced that the problem is manageable, our emotions generally continue to be troubled for some time after. Though we cannot escape troubles in this world, we should do our best to make our hearts as still as the depths of the sea.
And because of our troubled hearts, we cannot enjoy the blessings that we receive, our health is affected, and our ability to work effectively is affected too. Christians with troubled hearts cannot experience the joy of the Lord, are poor testimonies, and poor workers for Him.
We need to take God at His word.
All we need is to read it, practice it and live our lives through it. If you're discontent, worried, anxious, bewildered, perplexed, confused, agitated, or otherwise in need of comfort, the reason is that you don't trust Him like you should. If you really trust Christ, what do you have to worry about?
“It is I, do not be afraid”. If there is a single central message in Jesus' words, it is that the basis of comfort is simple, trusting faith.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, I praise Your name and I shout out with joy for Your presence in my life. We are not helpless, we are certainly not weak, for we are Your children. Turn our hearts toward worship, praise, and thanksgiving. To You be all the honor and glory! Amen +
Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you.
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