Worry, Fear, Panic. Just a few of the symptoms of one that doesn’t trust. If we lack faith in something, then we do not expect to be able rely on it.
How do you supposed Jesus felt when he had to ask his disciples where their faith was? (Luke 8:25) Jesus had demonstrated his power to them time and time again, but they still feared the storm. (Luke 8:22-24)
The Storm on the Sea of Galilee by Rembrandt, 1632.
Every day will bring new challenges. This might be especially true for those trying to be faithful to God. When we allow those challenges to consume our attention, we will eventually overthink the situation. Fear and worry can use that to get a foothold.
To get a head start on the day, we have to expect the unexpected. Sure, that’s a little cliché, but preparing ourselves to handle anything that life throws at us is how we deal with it. Here are a few things we can do get that head start:
- Bible reading – an excellent way to build faith (Romans 10:17)
- Prayer – The prayers of a righteous person gets results (James 5:16)
- Review our priorities – Seek God’s kingdom first (Luke 12:31) and select our treasure wisely (Luke 12:34)
Faith in God is the first step (and often the only step) needed to avoid worry and fear.
Daily Bible reading for September 12
Psalm 41
2 Samuel 2
Ezekiel 1
Luke 8:22-56
September 12, 2013
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