February 13
Overcoming Fear
I will not be afraid, for you are close beside me. … Surely your goodness and unfailing love will pursue me all the days of my life….
Psalm 23:4, 6 (NLT)
The eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love….
Psalm 33:18 (NIV)
Most of us will face two great distractors in life: fear and worry. So how do we deal with these troublesome two? I think David gives us our answer. If anyone had cause to worry or fear, it was David.
David had served his God, his nation and his king in great ways. He had done absolutely nothing wrong, and yet, King Saul hated him. In fact, Saul got so agitated he threw a spear at David one time … then spent years chasing him with his army.
Saul pursued David relentlessly, but David was not afraid. Why not? Because David knew God loved him, and he trusted God to watch over him. Read the Psalms and hear David’s heart. He knew God loved him.
When you and I realize God loves us—really loves us—and that He is on our side, our fears and worries melt away. God’s love changes us and a new devotion to Him gives us His peace.
So what are you afraid of? Is it something the God of the universe can’t handle? I don’t think so. Remember God loves you … and His love never fails!
Lord, fill us with this understanding: “For God so loved the world….” Amen.