Dec.15, 2023
Here are my reflections and comments from today’s scripture from Our Daily Inspirations App.
My brothers and sisters in Christ, before I read or comment on God’s word, I pray that He prepares my heart to receive his guidance and ask that He uses me as his vessel to comment on His word. If you want to leave comments or feedback, you can email jp0870584@gmail.com. For me I am not afraid of anything. When things come up, I am confident in my faith in God. God bless you.
The scripture is from Proverbs 3:25-26: “Don’t be afraid of sudden fear, neither of the desolation for the wicked, when it comes: for the Lord will be your confidence, and will keep your foot from being taken.”
The devotion is titled Faith Factor by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste. The author states that from the begging of time, fear presents a challenge, and no one is exempt from it. Anxiety, depression, and fear are universal, and affect all humanity all over the globe. In the above passage Solomon is encouraging us to live in faith. God promises to keep us from being overtaken by destruction like the wicked. God’s protection and provision buoy our faith in Him. In conclusion, fear is universal, but faith is too. When we put our trust in God, our fear transforms into faith.
Reflections, Questions, and Challenges for Us: How can we cultivate our faith in God? In what specific ways might that eliminate our fear and improve our confidence?
Here is my response, yours may be different: For me, as I read God’s Word, I cultivate my faith in God. Doing this eliminates my fears and improves my confidence.
A Personal Prayer for us: Gracious God, thank You for replacing our fears with faith. Our confidence in You empowers us to put our hope and trust in You. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.
Inspirations (2023/15/12) retrieved from Website: Daily Bible, Faith Factor by Beatrice Jean-Baptiste.