It is amazing how fear can rule us! Paralyze and immobilize
us!
Especially fear of people.
I love how Jesus responded to people. Maybe it was because he was/is God. Maybe it was because he lived by faith as he calls us to live by faith. When Jesus encountered people who tried to harm him, he didn't retaliate or try to defend himself. Yes, there were some times when he stayed out of the public eye for particular reasons. But that was hard to do given his popularity. And when they tried to harm him prematurely, he knew he was okay.
We might be afraid because we know we are not God as Jesus was. But are we any less safe than Jesus was?
I don't think so.
As much as God expects us to use our judgment and common sense He has given us, we are still in his hands and he will not allow anyone to harm us before our time.
So, today I can live without fear - because the Lord is my Shepherd, and I shall not lack anything.
Especially fear of people.
I love how Jesus responded to people. Maybe it was because he was/is God. Maybe it was because he lived by faith as he calls us to live by faith. When Jesus encountered people who tried to harm him, he didn't retaliate or try to defend himself. Yes, there were some times when he stayed out of the public eye for particular reasons. But that was hard to do given his popularity. And when they tried to harm him prematurely, he knew he was okay.
At this they tried to seize him, but no one laid a hand on him, because his hour had not yet come.
- John 7:30
We might be afraid because we know we are not God as Jesus was. But are we any less safe than Jesus was?
I don't think so.
As much as God expects us to use our judgment and common sense He has given us, we are still in his hands and he will not allow anyone to harm us before our time.
So, today I can live without fear - because the Lord is my Shepherd, and I shall not lack anything.
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