Fear is something that can paralyze even the bravest and
strongest of individuals. It’s that displeasing feeling inside of you that
causes one to sometimes doubt themselves or the wonderful opportunities that
come your way, cause you to second-guess your capabilities, and silence you
when you know that you should be speaking up.
Whether it be the biblical story of Elijah who prayed an
audacious prayer for the sun to stand still amidst the battle against the
Amorites (Joshua
10:12), Moses parting the massive beauty of the Red Sea (Exodus 14:21),
or Noah building the gigantic piece of artistic wonder known as The Ark
(Genesis 5-10); God constantly came in the clutch and took care of his people.
There was no need to fear. There was no need to worry. He was there.
And although these magnificent experiences of God’s
presence took place thousands of years ago, we must understand that the
foundational truth of God’s support and assistance is still alive and true
today. God isn’t just alongside you for this journey called life, He’s leading
the front lines.
God’s Already Been There.
“Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD
will personally go ahead of you. He will be with you; he will neither fail you
nor abandon you.” Deuteronomy 31:8
The powerful truth found in Deuteronomy 31:8 is
both assuring and comforting. We must realize that we have no need to worry
about the present or future due to the reality that God, who is outside of time
itself, has already been where we are going and will be in the future. He’s
all-powerful, all-knowing and all-forgiving. God is the essence of time itself,
aware of anything and everything that will take place in our lives.
When we put our lives in God’s hands, there is space for us
to relax knowing that he has everything under his control. This doesn’t mean
that fear will be absent from our thoughts or that we are no longer allowed to
fear, but instead that fear no longer needs to control the way we live, dream,
speak and act. Fear sits under the colossal majesty of God.
Don’t fear the unknown, the future or the present. God has
already been there, and he’s letting you know that he alone has got you
immersed by his perfect, protective and all-consuming love.
Jarrid Wilson is a husband, pastor and author relentlessly
sharing the love of Jesus. More from Jarrid Wilson or visit
Jarrid at http://JarridWilson.com
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