Do not succumb to the calls to fear. From the Left and the Right, leaders of our society and managers of the economy are telling us the sky is falling and the only thing we can do is anxiously wring our hands. This is not the time for hand wringing, rather it is the exact moment in which we are to live by faith and not just talk about faith. If we walk by faith rather than sight, then the reign of God is the reality we live by rather than falling stocks, bank failures, and diminishing buying power. Resist the notion that we rise and fall on the market; instead, embrace the promises of God. It is especially in times like these that he can be believed and trusted. This kind of rebellion against fear produces hope within us and gives witness to those in despair of the hope that is in Jesus Christ. Resist the calls to fear. Fear not!
finding that Jesus is enough
Easy for you to say since you don’t live in the midst of where the riots are going to happen.
Seriously though, good word.
Does this apply to “not shrinking back?” Also, does ‘determination’ play a part as well? Just stuff I’m pondering…….
Fear causes us to lose heart. Fear zaps energy from us. Fear counters our faith that allows to move forward in determination.
In the context of suffering for doing good, Peter says, “Do not fear what they fear; do not be frightened. But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord” (1 Peter 3:14-15). So, we must be determined to keep from evil and be eager to do good in the midst of our own loss. Fear captures our hearts and keeps us from the good; faith liberates us to give, love and do good.