Stirred By The Scriptures

In last Sunday’s message about Smyrna I talked about fear being subject to faith when we trust Jesus above all else - I really believe that is true.  I also really believe that it is hard to live out.  This week has seen several folks who are close to us walking through very difficult times, with no end in sight.  It is one thing to trust when I see light at the end of the tunnel and it feels completely different when I look and it is pitch black.  I have found myself wondering whether Jesus knew how hard it would be to trust and not worry.  When he said: “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body…therefore do not worry about tomorrow” did he know we would struggle with living in that manner?  I am a worrier.  I find myself right now worrying about these folks who are close to us and in my worry I am struggling to trust Jesus - so fear is winning out over faith.  Lord here is my prayer, “Help me not to fear, to believe in your goodness, your love and that you have never lost control and that no matter what I will trust you.”