THE REMEDY FOR FEAR

Good afternoon everyone.

 

Here is today's Bible lesson:

 

THE REMEDY FOR FEAR

READ:
Psalm 34:1-10

I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
and delivered me from all my fears.
-Psalm 34:4

In his first inaugural speech in 1933, Franklin D. Roosevelt, the newly elected president of the US, addressed a nation that was still reeling from the Great Depression.  Hoping to ignite a more optimistic outlook regarding that economic crisis, he declared, "the only thing we have to fear is fear itself!"

Fear often shows up in our lives when we are at risk of losing something-our wealth, health, reputation, position, safety, family, friends.  It reveals our innate desire to protect the things in life that are important to us, rather than fully entrusting them to God's care and control.  When fear takes over, it cripples us emotionally and saps us spiritually.  We're afraid to tell others about Christ, to extend our lives and resources for the benefit of others, or to venture into new territory.  A fearful spirit is more vulnerable to the enemy, who tempts us to compromise biblical convictions and to take matters into our own hands.

The remedy for fear, of course, is trust in our Creator.  Only when we trust the reality of God's presence, power, protection, and provision for our lives can we share the joy of the psalmist, who said, "I sought the LORD, and He heard me, and delivered me from all my fears" (Psalms 34:4). -Joe Stowell

Day by day with each passing moment,
Strength I find to meet my trials here;
Trusting in my Father's wise bestowment,
I've no cause for worry or for fear. -Berg
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Trust in the Lord is the cure for a fear spirit.

INSIGHT

Today's reading alludes to angelic protection of the believer (v.7).  This reality is illustrated when Elisha and his servant were under attack: "And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army, surrounding the city with horses and chariots.  And his servant said to him, 'Alas, my master! What shall we do?' So he answered, 'Do not fear, for thoose who are with us are more than those who are with them.'  And Elisha prayed, and said, 'LORD, I pray, open his eyes that he may see.'  Then the LORD opened the eyes of the young man, and he saw.  And behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire all around Elisha" (2 Kings 6:15-17).

 

Have a blessed day and week ahead.

God Our Creator's Love Always

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