While diligently(?) on my papers, I came across the following verse: For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.
Could you imagine, having a God who is the alpha, the omega, the beginning, the end, the everlasting, all-knowing, all-conquering, all-loving, all-forgiving, savior of the world, take our hand and say to us: "Do not fear; I will help you." The seven words hold much more sincerity, weight, comfort, and peace than any words that a motivational tape could ever relay.
We are constantly surround by fear, distress, disaster, pain, and agony. We see insurmountable amounts of deaths and hostility continue to ensnare and consume the very Earth we live, sleep, and breath on. Regimes are toppled; governments are crushed; countries have sunk to the bottom and are now slowly rebuilding itself up. We may witness these through the internet; perhaps the news; or perhaps even first handed. When we see the death tolls and witness the destruction of buildings from a single shell from a tank, some of us probably cannot hide the feeling of terror, pity, and even fear. Where do we turn to for support and security? Our beds and indestructible blankets? Our friends? Family? Or perhaps even a bunker in the basement? Would all these so-called "securities" really be there to keep you safe and peaceful for long?
What if you are dealing with an issue not even of this gravity? Perhaps you are just like me, trying to finish off that last concluding paragraph to that stupid paper you've been working for the last few days? You fear that you may never get the paper finished on time. Perhaps you got into an argument with your friend and now you don't know how to approach him/her. You may be asking, "Now what? How do I reconcile? Do I approach first? What if that person is still mad at me?" Perhaps you have a friend or even a family member who's sick- no matter the level- and you feel helpless and scared for their well-being? Where do you turn to? Who do you ask for guidance?
Our Father in heaven directly speaks to us through this passage and proclaims to us: Hey, I'm here! I, your God, the very God who created you along with everyone else, the very God who loved you so dearly that I sent my one and only son to die for you, I, the almighty and everlasting Lord is telling you right now: Don't be afraid of anything. Do not doubt, worry, or be in distress. See? I'm standing right next to you in case you stumble. See? I'm holding your hand incase you run off the path and to keep you away from all things that may harm you. See? I have you under my arms, so that nothing, absolutely nothing, can get through to shed a single tear. So why worry and fear? Do not. I will help you. I, your God, your father, will never leave you. I will help you through anything.
So let us take comfort and be filled with God's peace knowing that, whenever we have a single shred of doubt, a pinch of fear, or even a grain of stress, God is there to help us. We need not be consumed by fear, for God is with us. He assures us and encourages us to never fear: He WILL HELP US.
For those reading this late at night, for whatever reason you are up this late, have a good night. For those who read this in the morning or afternoon, have a good day. Cheer up: God will help you.
Could you imagine, having a God who is the alpha, the omega, the beginning, the end, the everlasting, all-knowing, all-conquering, all-loving, all-forgiving, savior of the world, take our hand and say to us: "Do not fear; I will help you." The seven words hold much more sincerity, weight, comfort, and peace than any words that a motivational tape could ever relay.
We are constantly surround by fear, distress, disaster, pain, and agony. We see insurmountable amounts of deaths and hostility continue to ensnare and consume the very Earth we live, sleep, and breath on. Regimes are toppled; governments are crushed; countries have sunk to the bottom and are now slowly rebuilding itself up. We may witness these through the internet; perhaps the news; or perhaps even first handed. When we see the death tolls and witness the destruction of buildings from a single shell from a tank, some of us probably cannot hide the feeling of terror, pity, and even fear. Where do we turn to for support and security? Our beds and indestructible blankets? Our friends? Family? Or perhaps even a bunker in the basement? Would all these so-called "securities" really be there to keep you safe and peaceful for long?
What if you are dealing with an issue not even of this gravity? Perhaps you are just like me, trying to finish off that last concluding paragraph to that stupid paper you've been working for the last few days? You fear that you may never get the paper finished on time. Perhaps you got into an argument with your friend and now you don't know how to approach him/her. You may be asking, "Now what? How do I reconcile? Do I approach first? What if that person is still mad at me?" Perhaps you have a friend or even a family member who's sick- no matter the level- and you feel helpless and scared for their well-being? Where do you turn to? Who do you ask for guidance?
Our Father in heaven directly speaks to us through this passage and proclaims to us: Hey, I'm here! I, your God, the very God who created you along with everyone else, the very God who loved you so dearly that I sent my one and only son to die for you, I, the almighty and everlasting Lord is telling you right now: Don't be afraid of anything. Do not doubt, worry, or be in distress. See? I'm standing right next to you in case you stumble. See? I'm holding your hand incase you run off the path and to keep you away from all things that may harm you. See? I have you under my arms, so that nothing, absolutely nothing, can get through to shed a single tear. So why worry and fear? Do not. I will help you. I, your God, your father, will never leave you. I will help you through anything.
So let us take comfort and be filled with God's peace knowing that, whenever we have a single shred of doubt, a pinch of fear, or even a grain of stress, God is there to help us. We need not be consumed by fear, for God is with us. He assures us and encourages us to never fear: He WILL HELP US.
For those reading this late at night, for whatever reason you are up this late, have a good night. For those who read this in the morning or afternoon, have a good day. Cheer up: God will help you.
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