“The LORD is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? the LORD is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?” Psalm 27:1
There are plenty of things that justify being fearful in today’s world. Life-threatening diseases, unending wars, corrupt government, ungodly societal “norms” and acceptances, unstable finances… Sometimes it feels hopeless, but I must remember that what I feel isn’t always reliable or true. My heart is deceitful and desperately wicked at times (Jeremiah 17:9), and I cannot depend on it for accurate assessments. I must rely solely on what I know to be good, true, and right. Therefore, my hope must be in the Lord and His Word. He is what lights my way and dispels the darkness of sin from my life. God is my haven of rest, my protection from the fears of the world. He has given me hope through His Son and my Saviour, Jesus Christ.
When I am afraid of overwhelming obstacles in my life, I need to remember who God is. He is the Creator of all things – omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent! There is nothing my God cannot do, and He is the one who has professed an “everlasting love” for me! (Jeremiah 31:3). He is mine, and I am His! (Song of Solomon 2:16). When I focus on these truths, my fears fade away. When I remember that I am kept safe in the palm of His hands (John 10:29), I am no longer afraid, and I can face tomorrow without fear for I know God is in total control of yesterday, today, and tomorrow!
When peace like a river, attendeth my way,
When sorrows like sea billows roll;
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to know
It is well, it is well, with my soul.
(from “It Is Well With My Soul” by H. Spafford)
“And David said to Solomon his son, Be strong and of good courage, and do it: fear not, nor be dismayed: for the LORD God, even my God, will be with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee, until thou hast finished all the work for the service of the house of the LORD.” 1 Chronicles 28:20
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Feeling overwhelmed? Cast all your cares upon Him, for He truly does care for you! (1 Peter 5:7)