Fear leads to falsehoods in the life of Abram and can also happen in our lives when we are afraid, and our faith falters. As famine gripped Canaan, Abram does not seek out the Lord to determine what to do but takes matters into his own hands. One of the most important parts of faith …
From trusting to scheming is the story of Abram in this week’s text. Genesis 12:10 At that time, a severe famine struck the land of Canaan, forcing Abram to go down to Egypt, where he lived as a foreigner.[1] Throughout our faith journey, the Lord tests us to reveal what is in our hearts to help …
Faith overcomes fear, which is always God’s desire for His children as we journey through life. We often come to a Y on the road of life and must choose between trusting God or letting our fears control us. The Lord told the prophet Elijah to go to Zarephath, where He instructed a widow to …
What does fear of the Jews mean in the story of Esther? The king had authorized a second decree which allowed the Jews to defend themselves against the destruction ordered by the first decree. This fear begins as the populace hears the terms of the second decree. Esther 8:17bAnd many of the people of the …
Living in an uncertain future is nothing new; perhaps this is what you sense in your life. I remember being in the World War I museum in Kansas City as we listened to the opening video. The uncertain times in the video leading up to the war sounded strangely familiar. There was unrest surrounding the …
How do we avoid fear and judgment when stepping into the unknown of eternity? Eternity is not something most of us are thinking about unless a loved one has died, is seriously ill, or we are struggling with a life-threatening situation. Faith and peace are the opposite of fear. John gives us the words of …
The phrase “don’t be afraid” is found in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. There is one for each day of the year. This becomes a daily reminder to live a life empowered by God. I don’t know about you, but being fearful is not something I enjoy or like to share with others. …
Many people are frightened of the future and what it will bring. We live in a time of wars, rumors of wars, dangerous viruses, political upheaval, and other concerns. These concerns drain us emotionally. We desire stability and not chaos in our daily lives. Unfortunately, that is not always possible. In this sinful world, we …
Jesus walks on what we fear. This gives us perspective as we encounter the trials of life. What do you fear? You may be afraid of death. Revelation 1:18I (Jesus) am the living one. I died but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. [1] Children …
Don’t be afraid; just have faith. I remember being in a hospital chaplaincy training program when the person I was visiting was dying. His wife handed him a piece of paper with a Bible verse. He held on to the paper like it was of great value and stared at the verse. Don’t be afraid, …