-Matthew 8:23-34 ------- -Why are you fearful? --Matthew 8:26 ---- Left to ourselves, we are up against a lot of fiery dragons in our lives.
In the story of the disciples in the storm-tossed boat, I'm struck by the fact that the only one who was not afraid was Jesus. He was not afraid of the storm, nor was He afraid of a crazy man in a graveyard or of the legion of demons that possessed him (Matt. 8:23-34).
In the face of fear, we need to hear Jesus ask, "Why are you fearful?" (v.26) and be reminded that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Heb. 13:5-6). There is nothing that He can't overcome and therefore nothing for Him to fear. So, the next time you're haunted by your fears, remember that you can rely on Jesus, our fearless Champion! ------ -In times of fear, call out to Jesus, our fearless Champion.
