Are you intimidated to stand for truth in this world? Fearful of the opposition you may face? You are not alone, my friend. Let’s turn to the Bible for reassurance to stand in spite of fear.
Is God asking something of you that seems impossible? Something way out of your comfort zone? You may be thinking, “How can I possibly do this?” Thankfully, Scripture assures us that His grace is sufficient, for His power is perfected in our weakness.
Are you facing a situation that causes your heart to race leaving you stressed and overwhelmed? Perhaps it is a health issue, financial hardship, relational conflict or even the turmoil in our world. Whatever the situation, Scripture assures us that we can trust God and find rest from stress.
Do you admire how persecuted Christians keep standing firm in the faith despite undergoing intense suffering such as imprisonment, beatings, torture, etc.? Although we may not face persecution at this level, perhaps we are enduring ridicule in the workplace or rejection from family members due to our beliefs. Situations like these still require us to keep standing firm in the faith.
With all the chaos, uncertainty and negativity portrayed in the media, it is difficult to not get swept up in it. We may find ourselves overwhelmed, fearful or anxious when we focus on the circumstances around us. The alternative is to fix our eyes on God and lay all our concerns before Him, focusing on who He is rather than all the negativity.
When struggling with a challenging situation, keep your eyes focused on Jesus instead of on the circumstances. He will strengthen you and help you through the storm.