Mark 4:40
Then he asked them, “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”
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Many of you may have watched the show “Fear Factor” on TV. This is where contestants are being subjected to various situations that will test their mental preparedness to overcome their worst fears. They will jump on buildings, eat exotic (live) insects, stay in a box with a snake or cockroaches.
Most would not be willing or be able to do what is required. But for some, it was a test of their faith in themselves to overcome fear and come out the winner – better, stronger, a believer in himself.
Actually, we do not have to join this show to experience fear. Every day in our lives, we experience fear simply because we do not have the way of knowing the future.
And so when things goes out of hand, we simply freak out – thinking of how things could possibly go wrong…
…instead of thinking how you can make things right and for the better.
And so we would lock up our teenage son, when we see him drinking. We would harm and say bad things to our spouse when we see him/her talking or texting with a friend. Thinking that stopping them would take out the fear from your heart.
Why not try the Lord’s way? Feel the tap on your shoulder, for the Lord God is telling you that all would be alright. He is continually grasping your right hand in times of trouble and problems. We can fear nothing because God is with us, He will not fail us, nor forsake us.
So the next time you experience storms in your life, allow Him to calm all of your fears as you place your trust in Him. Be a better and stronger believer.
Let us pray +
Almighty Father, me overcome fear of man and of the unknown. I know I can, because I have put my total trust in You. Amen +
Blessed be the Lord the God of Israel; he has come to his people.
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