As I reflect on events taking place in our country, I am once again reminded of the uncertainty of life and the perilous times in which we live. None of us know what the next day will hold, or even the next moment. If we allow our minds to dwell on these uncertainties for too long, our hearts can become filled with fear. It is easy to see the following scripture being fulfilled in our time: Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. (Luke 21:26)
When contemplating the direction our nation is going, I have found myself trembling at the thought of what could lie ahead for us. It is then that I realize the need to shift my focus back to the One who is able to take care of His people. Our God knows all things, and as long as we live for Him and trust Him, we have no need to fear what life holds or what man may do to us. The LORD is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? (Psalm 118:6)
God is our Rock and our Fortress, the One on whom we can depend. We must stand firmly upon the Rock. Even though everything else may crumble around us, He will stand. He has promised that He will protect us. He will not fail us!
Father, I am thankful that Your Word is filled with many promises that we can depend on You to take care of us. In an uncertain world that causes our hearts to fear, help us to keep our minds upon You. Thank You for filling our hearts with peace.
Scriptures for Reflection
I will love thee, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. I will call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies. (Psalm 18:1-3)
Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee. (Isaiah 26:3)
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
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