Today’s devotional by Sarah Young was not written this week, but
it definitely could have been. For the
most part it could have been written any week because whether there is a large
scale national or world tragedy or a personal one, there are always distressing
events. We live in a world of distressing events, and we don’t have to look far
to find them. The question is, how much are you going to let them occupy your
heart and mind?
It’s not, however, like our mind is a whiteboard where we can wipe
away any reference or thought of things we don’t want to dwell on, and then live
in the denial of them. That’s not the answer.
In this world we have to walk through them and with people who have to
do so also. But what are we going to let these situations do to our hearts and
minds? Are we going to live in the fear of tragedies of all sorts? Or, are we going
to walk through these events in the strength that Christ supplies with the
peace that can only come from being at peace with God and subsequently knowing
the peace of God?
God’s answer is to find our rest in Him and to know that He has us
wrapped firmly in His hands fully aware of every detail and going before us
(and behind) through them. We have no reason to fear, because the God who
created and sustains everything is in control. As we are encouraged by Sarah
today, take a break from the constant flow of news and tune in to the Word of
God with His Spirit adjusting the volume. He can bring calm in the midst of the
biggest of storms.
Today in
“Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young (4/20)
Do not be
afraid, for I am with you. Hear Me saying Peace, be still to your restless
heart. No matter what happens, I will never leave you or forsake you. Let this
assurance soak into your mind and heart, until you overflow with Joy. Though
the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, you need
not fear!
The media
relentlessly proclaim bad news: for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A steady diet
of their fare will sicken you. Instead of focusing on fickle, ever-changing
news broadcasts, tune into the living Word – the One who is always the same.
Let Scripture saturate your mind and heart, and you will walk steadily along
the path of Life. Even though you don’t know what will happen tomorrow, you can
be absolutely sure of your ultimate destination. I hold you by your right hand,
and afterward I will take you into Glory.
Then He
arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the
wind ceased and there was great calm. Mark 4:39 (NK JV)
“Be strong
and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord
your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronomy
31:6
Therefore we
will not fear, though the Earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart
of the sea. Psalm 46:2
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