Jesus knows what it is to be inflicted with terror. He knows what we need when we face the surprise of terror. His promise of turning spears into pruning hooks first meant that He had to endure the spear. “But one of the soldiers pierced his side with a SPEAR, and at once there came out blood and water.” (John 19:34.) "And he shall judge among many people, and rebuke strong nations afar off; and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their SPEARS into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up a sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more." (Micah 4:3). Now only Jesus can declare to you and to me when we face our SPEARS, “take heart, it is I, do not be afraid. I am with you!”
Do not be afraid of sudden terror, for the Lord will be your confidence.
Proverbs 3:25-26 NKJV
When the disciples saw Jesus walking on the sea, they were terrified, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them and said, "Take heart, it is I; do not be afraid."
Matthew 14:26-27
From wars that wreak destruction to storms that overwhelm, we are reminded how frail life can be and how quickly tragedy can appear. Delivering Savior, help me not to seek perfect worldly security as a defense against the unpredictable but to act in the confidence that comes from knowing you have conquered death for my sake. Amen.
Check Out Our Latest Newsletter
https://groundupgrace.com/newsletters/JUNE2024
What’s Next?
Do you want to engage further? We are working on a place for listeners like you to provide feedback. You will be able to share your insights on the daily verses with others in our podcast community. Stay tuned!
Comments (0)
No Comments