It looks like this will be a turbulent year around the world. Many people are very worried and fearful about what can break out this year. However, we need to be reminded of what 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind”. Remember that fear kept many in Moses’ day from entering into their inheritance. God told Joshua various times “fear not!” (Joshua 1). The Apostle John wrote this about fear, “There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love”(1 John 4:18). Our God is a present help in times of trouble: Psalms 46:1 “God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble”. The scriptures instruct us that we can run to God in times of trouble. He is a strong tower that the righteous can run to: Proverbs 18:10 “The name of the Lord is a strong tower; The righteous run to it and are safe”. I pray that Holy Spirit gives you the powerful revelation that David received when he said, “even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me” (Psalms 23). God is with you! He promised to never leave you nor forsake you. He also dispatched angels to protect you. Today, the Lord reminds us to live in His peace and joy. He has given us the peace that passes understanding, and the joy of the Lord, which is our strength!
Psalms 27:1 “The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; Of whom shall I be afraid?”
