Fear not

Vickie Robinson writes: Lately, my daily commute consists of me passing by a lot of churches and funeral homes that were once closed in the early hours.  These locations are now open to host funeral services.  As I think about the current reality of the pandemic and now the new strain that has entered Missouri, I realize that Fear is one of Satan's most popular weapons that he uses against us. The most common lie that Satan uses to instill fear into us is that God is far away or absent from our presence.

I’m forever reminded that God promises in His Word over and over again that He is always with us. And He has proven time and time both in the Bible and even in our lives today that He is still there.

The presence of bad times such as these might work to persuade us of God's absence, but remember that at various times in Biblical times, God was there even in the midst of war, famine, flood, and even storms. God is with us always and promises to never leave us nor forsake us.

We must always remember during this pandemic and other uncertainties that we may encounter. God's Word promises us that He is always present in our lives.

Deuteronomy 31:6 - "Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you."

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  1. travis wincklerFebruary 27, 2021 at 6:32 AM

    Thank you for sharing this, Vickie. A great reminder indeed of God's presence with us. "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and love, and a sound mind" (1 Tim. 1:7).

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