Monday; June 17

While the two words are not often connected, have you noticed the similarities between fear and faith?  On the surface, there may not appear to be much of a connection, but in reality they are two responses to a single stimulus.  The thing that generates both fear and faith is an unknown future.  As people, we often find ourselves staring off into the potential of what might happen and that leads us to one of two responses – we can either be worried and tentative about what we are supposed to do (fear) or we can gather up our courage and believe that we will be successful (faith).  In essence, the main difference between faith and fear is in the action we take.  Fear is defined by delay while faith is characterized by heading out into the unknown.
As humans, fear is quite tempting, but when we have a belief in God faith is possible.  Frail and fallible people are apt to perceive life as full of snares and dangers; however, when we have God by our side we can overcome the fear and venture out into faith.  Centuries ago, when the Jews were faced with the uncertain future of their nation God told them, “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.” (Isaiah 41:10).  The great news is that God’s promise of strength did not stop with the Jews, it is available to all of His people of all times.
What describes us:  fear or faith?  One will lead us to a lifetime full of angst, the other will be the foundation of a lifetime of achievement.
          Think About It!

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