DID YOU KNOW Everyone has something that can make the heart tighten a little. Sometimes the fear is reasonable; sometimes it is difficult even to explain. The study for today uses the familiar image of Indiana Jones, who could face almost anything until a snake appeared. His reaction is humorous because most of us understandContinue reading “When the Monsters in Our Minds Meet God”
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Standing Still While God Wins
On Second Thought Judges 7 gives us one of the most memorable pictures of faith under pressure in all of Scripture. Gideon stands before an enemy so numerous that human calculation offers no comfort. The Midianite camp is large, threatening, and intimidating. Israel’s resources are small, and even those resources are reduced by God’s ownContinue reading “Standing Still While God Wins”
When Obedience Brings You to the Edge
The Bible in a Year “Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord … for the Egyptians whom ye have seen today, ye shall see them again no more forever.” Exodus 14:13 There are moments in Scripture that feel uncomfortably familiar because they mirror seasons of our own lives. Israel atContinue reading “When Obedience Brings You to the Edge”
When Jesus Stands in the Middle of Our Fear
A Day in the Life of Jesus There are moments in the Gospels when I find myself standing shoulder to shoulder with the disciples, feeling their confusion more than their courage. The scene in Luke 24:36–43, echoed again in John 20:19–23, is one of those moments. The disciples are gathered behind locked doors, not outContinue reading “When Jesus Stands in the Middle of Our Fear”
As the Day Ends
The content reflects on the reassurance found in Proverbs 3:25-26, emphasizing God’s presence and protection against fear and uncertainty, especially during the night. It encourages laying down worries, trusting in God’s guidance, and resting in His love. The evening prayer reinforces this theme of peace and reliance on divine support.
When Faith Sinks but Grace Reaches
In the account of Jesus walking on water, found in three Gospels, we see themes of fear, faith, and divine identity. The disciples, terrified by the storm, encounter Jesus, who invites Peter to walk towards him. Peter falters but is saved, illustrating that faith often mingles with doubt, yet Jesus’ grace endures, urging us to trust Him amidst life’s challenges.