Psalm 56:3-4 (LSB) 3 When I am afraid, I will trust in You. 4 In God, whose word I praise, In God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?
Times of fear come for us all.
Events that cause fear are part of life.
Regardless of our heritage, our ethnicity, our spiritual understanding, our financial status, or our position in our career, we will face situations that cause us to be afraid.
What we do with that fear is entirely up to us. We choose whether it will rule over us, or we rule over it.
God created us with emotions. It is how we are wired. Our emotions are part of what makes us who we are. And we all handle them in our own unique way.
But it is important that we not allow our emotions to rule over us; to determine the direction our life takes.
Fear can be a big problem for some of us. It can cause us to make choices that we regret later in our lives if we fail to let the Holy Spirit help us navigate those situations that cause us to be fearful.
David faced many of these situations. He spent many years of his life looking over his shoulder, with his life at risk of being taken.
But because of his faith, he trusted God to protect him and calm his fears.
This is a perfect example for us to learn from and to follow.
What did David say about fear and the enemies who were determined to snuff him out?
He said, “I shall not be afraid. What can mere man do to me?”
As it is with us. What can mere man do to us?
Our eternal destiny lies in the hands of God alone. What we face here during our earthly lifetimes will not change our eternal life.
We are here for but a moment. Our few years on earth pale in comparison to eternal life.
Let us not allow fear to rule over us. But let us trust in Him, the God who created us and breathed life into us.
Pastor Curt & Pastor Ellie
Seven Seas Ministries
49 N Lamplighters Walk
Hampstead, NC 28443
401-439-3780
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