Keeping Our Focus In The Midst Of Fear Part 1
The Problem That Has Arisen
Fear has ravaged our world. The fear of health concerns, job uncertainty and financial instability has gripped most of our hearts during this time. However, we do not have to let fear paralyze us. If we will keep our focus in the midst of a fearful world we can help create an atmosphere of calm in our situations. I am going to point out three things I believe will help us suppress fear and supplement our focus.
We Must Realize Where We Are
Psalms 91:1 KJV
He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
For the Christian, we can keep our focus by keeping calm. When we realize we are in the secret place with God! I think of the underground bunker located under the White House that is virtually impenetrable to human hostility... "the secret place of the Most High." What a wonderful place to be! What about the time when you are working out in the yard on a hot summer day, you are pouring sweat and turning four shades of red, and then a cloud covers up the sun. You feel like it suddenly drops 10 degrees! You have been covered by an earthly cloud and nestled in it's shadow. How refreshing and invigorating when we are close enough to God for His shadow to cover and envelop us! To keep our focus we must realize where we are! We are with God!
Stay tuned for Part 2!
Pastor Luke Shuecraft
Ashdown Holiness Church
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