Jesus is Trustworthy with Our Fears!
“So don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom.”
Luke 12:32 (NLT)
One night I couldn’t sleep, and my mind was overrun with fear. My heart felt like it was going to beat out of my chest as fear overtook my thoughts. Only a handful of times has fear gripped me so much that I couldn’t sleep, and this was one of those times. I remember getting up and walking around while everyone in my family was cozy and asleep. Their comfort and rest created more chaos in my mind as I was left alone with my thoughts and worries.
Jesus knows we’re all prone to be overrun with worries and fears. Fear not is the most repeated commandment in the Bible. That night I experienced something I hadn’t before. I kept repeating the Bible verse above. I remember lying in bed saying, don’t be afraid, little flock. For it gives your Father great happiness to give you the Kingdom. I must have repeated that verse over 50 times lying in bed. After a while, I felt the fears melt away. I had an overwhelming sense that God was with me. The funny thing is I still didn’t sleep much that night. However, I knew God was with me. I felt His comfort and peace in ways I couldn’t deny.
Following God doesn’t promise to remove all pain, fear and suffering, but it does promise that God will walk through it with you. You don’t have to be alone. You can trust Him with whatever’s creating anxiety or fear. I’m learning to return to this verse when fear creeps in and remind myself that God is with me, and He is for me! He’s a good God, and He’s our Shepherd. Don’t believe the lie that it’s all on you or you’re alone. Rest in the comfort that God will lead and guide you in this season. Give God your fears and let His peace wash over you no matter what you’re facing.
Application: Today give your fears to God and remind yourself that He is for you!
Prayer: Think about what’s overtaking your thoughts with fear or worry. Imagine giving God each situation and asking Him to fill you with His peace and comfort. Pray Luke 12:32 over yourself and those in your life. Request that the Spirit help you trust Him in new ways!
“… Our Father in heaven…” Matthew 6:9b (NLT)
- What do You want to say to me today as my Father?
“… may Your name be kept holy.” Matthew 6:9c (NLT)
- What do You want to reveal to me about Your power today?
“May Your Kingdom come soon.” Matthew 6:10a (NLT)
- Help me make Your priorities my priorities today.
“Give us today the food we need,” Matthew 6:11 (NLT)
- Is there anything specific You want me to do with my time or the people I’m around today?
“and forgive us our sins, as we have forgiven those who sin against us” Matthew 6:12 (NLT)
- Reveal to me anyone I need to forgive or ask for forgiveness.
“And don’t let us yield to temptation…” Matthew 6:13a (NLT)
- Is there anywhere I’m vulnerable to temptation?