--IN THE FACE
-OF FEAR ~~

-Matthew 14:22-33
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But immediately
Jesus spoke to them,
saying, "Be of good
cheer! It is I; do
not be afraid."
--Matthew 14:27
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When the disciples faced raging seas that were threatening to sweep them overboard, Jesus walking on the water, assured them, "It is I; do not be afraid" (text). And to His followers who were fearfully locked away in a room after His crucifixion, Jesus appeared and asked, "Why are you troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?" (Luke 24:38). Recognizing the inevitability of trials, He said, "In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33).
Trusting in His presence and power is the antidote to fear.

As the hymn says, "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face. And the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace." We can rest in the knowledge that God is always with us.

-Lord, in our weak and fearful moments, remind
us that Your love for us guarantees Your
presence with us and Your power against
our fears. Teach us to trust in You always.
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-Trust the presence and power of Jesus
in the midst of life's storms.
He said,"I am with you always even until the end of time."
---ODB/JS