30 JAN 23 Monday: A Closer Walk Devotional
“But when I am afraid, I will put my trust in you. I praise God for what he has promised . I trust in God, so why should I be afraid? What can mere mortals do to me? Psalm 56
There are times in life that we are all afraid of something or someone. When children are young they will often be afraid of the dark or the mythical boogie man that hides in the closet or under the bed. As you get older, new sets of fears arise whether real or felt. The psalmist gives us insight as he talks to God about his fear of being killed by his enemies.
He has an awareness that God is bigger than anything that he will face, even death. It takes putting real faith in and entrusting your very life to God. It cannot be a mere intellectual assent. When you do so, God manifests himself in your life and gives you peace of mind because you have peace with God.
Jesus did this after he was crucified and risen from the dead. He scared his disciples to death when he entered the upper room. They were not expecting him and got a jump scare out of it. Jesus told them, peace be with you. My peace I give to you. When you are right with God, there is no real fear because there is nothing that man or devil can do that God can’t restore. Knowing and believing this will lead to worship and praise.
Heavenly Father, you are so good to your children by allowing us to speak to you at any time and anywhere. Thank you for blessing us with your peace that goes beyond all understanding and power to overcome our fears. You are bigger than anything that we will face in this life, man or devil. Let us not forget you or be dismayed in times of trouble. Amen.
Reading Plan: Psalm 56, 57; Isa. 51:17-23; Gal. 4:1-11; Mark 7:24-37
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