Chatting with Jesus
Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Lord, how did the psalmist respond after receiving one bad report after another, telling how hopeless everything looked? Was all he had worked for in danger of ruination? Was there no good news? Anywhere?
Jump forward three thousand years and these circumstances sound much like today. Twenty-four/seven news channels bring little hope for tomorrow. For unbelievers, fear can be paralyzing, governing their lives. Like the psalmist, Christ followers are subjected to the same fears. Being as human as we are, did the psalmist wring his hands, pace back and forth, entertaining thoughts of doom? He probably did, but then You must have sent Your Spirit to remind the psalmist as to whom he belonged to.
When he came to his senses, did he ask himself, “What’s wrong with me? Why am I doubting God?” It was time to stand on his faith.” I refuse to live in fear.”
“The Lord is my light and my salvation!” he declared aloud. Because You are his God, the psalmist spoke faith to his fear. “So . . . why should I be afraid?”
I like how he reaffirmed his faith in You was greater than the fear taunting him. “The Lord is my fortress, protecting me from danger!” He said, giving notice to the devil’s lies, “So why should I tremble?” —Psalm 27:1 (NLT)
Lord, help me emulate the psalmist’s response to the fear in my world. This broken world has always experienced perilous times, but for we who put their trust in You, Lord, have always found comfort and strength in Your promises. Your power to protect and provide for Your own has not diminished.
Amen, Jesus
THANKFUL 
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