Psalm 34:4-5 I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me
from all my fears. Those who look to him are radiant; their faces are never
covered with shame.
God knows how crippling fear can be in the lives of His children. He
gets it and wants to deliver us from fear. He may not always remove what we are
fearful of; but He will walk with us to see us through. When we are facing
fear, it’s OK to acknowledge that we are afraid. However, it is when we
acknowledge the One in whom we place our trust that bears witness to the power
of God’s presence in our lives. David’s mention of a radiant face goes back to
the days when Moses would be with God on the mountain. When He came back, His
face had to be veiled because He was literally glowing with the presence of
God. Oh to be that filled with Him! It is power to change the perspective of
our fears. A rule for confrontation with animals is to show no fear. We may be
shaking on the inside, but it is dangerous to retreat or tremble. The same
holds true for our fearful circumstances in life. Satan uses them to trap us in
fear and diminish what God may have in store for us, or others, through facing
that trial. Pray up and look up! Approach your greatest challenges with the radiant face of faith, not the crippling face of fear!
Father, You know my greatest struggles and fears. I do have fear; but
I choose to look to You for rescue instead of allowing satan to trap me in the
fear. I love You! Amen
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