Fearlessness of Faith!
Verse for Today: Monday, March 25, 2013
Mark 4:40 – (Jesus) said to
His disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?”
It is sad that even after
experiencing the demonstrated power of God power in our lives and that of others
and in creation, we slip into unbelief. We might find fault with others for
their unbelief and even counsel them when they are weak in faith. But unbelief
is possible in our own lives if we take our focus away from Jesus who is the
author and finisher of our faith. God brought us so far through the
demonstration of His power in our lives. He sustained us by His mighty hands.
He turned events, situations and people around by His power in order to keep us
going. So our unbelief breaks the heart of God, especially after we had
experienced His deliverance in difficult situations in the past. We can see
that unbelief creeps into our hearts when our eyes are fixed on our unfavorable
situations and circumstances. If we look at these negative situations, the probable
outcomes grip us and take our confidence away. The moment we focus on the
storms and the wind, it will captivate our minds to make us conclude that it might
devastate us. But when we look at Jesus who is present in our lives and
experiences, our fears will disappear. We must also realize that even in the
midst of fierce waves and storms which threaten to break our boats, Jesus who is
with us in our boats will never permit it. If we reaffirm our faith that He
will keep us safe, we would not be fearful of the external storms which try to
buffet us. Jesus wants to ask us as to why we are still afraid of the storms
around us even after experiencing His power time and again in our lives? Today
He examines our hearts and rebukes the waves and winds of fear, unbelief, doubt
and anxiety in us.
Dear friend, are you buffeted by
the winds of unbelief, doubt and fear in your heart about your present life
situation? Are your circumstances so brutal as to appear to devour you in its
whirlwind? Are the storms and the winds of the sea of life beating against you
from all corners? But remember how you have experienced the hand of God in
delivering you from such situations in the past? Do not forget the fact that Jesus
is with you in all your life situations and circumstances. He knows the
intensity of the wind and the waves that try to devour you. He has not lost His
power and strength to deliver you from your fierce circumstances. Today He wants
you to examine your heart to see how much you trust in Jesus who is with you.
Jesus wants you to focus on Him and not on your external circumstances. He is
concerned that you do not destroy your peace through fear and unbelief. He
wants to reaffirm His commitment to deliver you from the external dangers and
the internal fear, unbelief, doubt and confusion. Each day of your life is
filled with His power and strength which delivers you from difficult situations
and circumstances. Jesus is committed and faithful to take you forward to your
destination victoriously and joyfully. He wants you to believe that you can
safely sail with Him through the vast Red Seas, the tumultuous Seas of Galilee
and the narrow Jordan Rivers of life. He has promised to take you to your
destination and He is faithful to fulfill it as long as you row your boat
according to His instruction. So let us sail with Him and experience a joy ride
each day with Jesus. Let the whistle of the wind and the roaring of the waves
be like musical accompaniments as Jesus takes us through the sea of life with
songs of victory in our hearts.
John 14:1 – “Do not let your
hearts be troubled. Trust in God; trust also in (Jesus).”
Thought for Today
Faith is the most powerful weapon against unbelief, doubt, fear and
anxiety.
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