Prayer – Lord, I love Your scripture. You’ve asked me to come talk to You. I’m here…doing that now. Hear me. Through Your scripture You lift me up—giving me the assurance that You are in control. I don’t need to be afraid or even nervous. You’ve got my back. You’ll hide me if my enemies come around me. The one thing I want, Lord, is to dwell in Your home…in Your house all the rest of my life. Since I believe in You as my Savior, I am assured that the rest of my life is eternity. Forever is a long time. Show me how to live—walking along the right path…day by day…while I am still on earth…and forever serving You in Heaven. For now…I am waiting patiently.
The LORD is my light and my salvation—so why should I be afraid? The LORD is my fortress, protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble? When evil people come to devour me, when my enemies and foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. Even if I am attacked, I will remain confident. The one thing I ask of the LORD—the thing I seek most—is to live in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, delighting in the LORD's perfections and meditating in his Temple. For he will conceal me there when troubles come; he will hide me in his sanctuary. He will place me out of reach on a high rock. Then I will hold my head high above my enemies who surround me. At his sanctuary I will offer sacrifices with shouts of joy, singing and praising the LORD with music. Hear me as I pray, O LORD. Be merciful and answer me! My heart has heard you say, "Come and talk with me." And my heart responds, "LORD, I am coming." Do not turn your back on me. Do not reject your servant in anger. You have always been my helper. Don't leave me now; don't abandon me, O God of my salvation! Even if my father and mother abandon me, the LORD will hold me close. Teach me how to live, O LORD. Lead me along the right path, for my enemies are waiting for me. Do not let me fall into their hands. For they accuse me of things I've never done; with every breath they threaten me with violence. Yet I am confident I will see the LORD's goodness while I am here in the land of the living. Wait patiently for the LORD. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the LORD. Psalm 27:1-14
Meditate. Consider God’s guidance in scripture. Read God’s word and listen to what He is saying.
Why should I be afraid? No need to be afraid when our Savior Jesus Christ is right here with us—actually in the form of the Holy Spirit. If we recognize that everyone is a sinner, and we tell God that we are sorry for our sins (repent), confessing and believe in Jesus as the Son of God and our own personal Savior of the world, then we can be assured that He will not abandon us. He will lead us along the right path in life…following His guidance. In addition to being our Savior, He is our helper, protector, and teacher. As David wrote in this Psalm, Jesus is calling us by name and saying to us, “Hey. Come chat with me. I want to have a relationship with you.” Can you do that? If you cannot or will not believe in Jesus as your Lord and Savior, then you might consider a fear of darkness…and the fiery Lake of Fire that non-believers will one day find themselves after the Judgment. From my viewpoint, most people who reject Jesus are so self-centered that they have no fear of their future. Think again.
Why should you be afraid? Jesus is the last person you need to
fear! Consider the Memory Verse for this week in which Jesus says…"Do
not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.”
You belong to Him—so do I. Like in some pirate movie…we have been ransomed—and Jesus
paid the price for us. Ahoy Mates. Have no fear! Jesus is the Captain of our
ship…and our Savior, too. He won’t abandon us to some evil pirates. He will
fight for us. Actually, He has already fought for us—and He won the battle over
sin and death. Hooray!
I praise God
for what he has promised; yes, I praise the LORD for what he has promised. I
trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm
56:10-11
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| The Sea of Galilee become calm. Are you afraid of storms in your life? |
Suddenly, a
fierce storm struck the lake, with waves breaking into the boat. But Jesus was
sleeping. The disciples went and woke him up, shouting, "Lord, save us!
We're going to drown!" Jesus responded, "Why are you afraid? You have
so little faith!" Then he got up and rebuked the wind and waves, and
suddenly there was a great calm. The disciples were amazed. "Who is this
man?" they asked. "Even the winds and waves obey him!" Matthew
8:24-27 NLT
God cares about you. Why should you be afraid?
Verses of Salvation ~ Jesus responded, "Salvation
has come to this home today, for this man has shown himself to be a true son of
Abraham. For the Son of Man came to seek and save those who are lost." Luke
19:9-10
Memory Verse of the Week ~ But now, O Jacob, listen to the LORD who created you. O Israel, the one who formed you says, "Do not be afraid, for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1
Did you memorize this week’s memory verse?
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