Are You Sort of Scared?

Does the news ever shock or alarm you?

It increasingly shocks me. “I can’t believe this is happening in our nation,” I often say to my husband. The disregard for human life, blatant deception, and what sometimes seems irrational decisions is concerning. What can we do in the midst of increasing evil?

We can cover our relationships in prayer. We can take the high road as Christ models. We can pray for our leaders and enemies. We can seek God’s wisdom and trust His sovereign plan.

We can follow Daniel’s example in Daniel 2.

King Nebuchadnezzar had a troubling dream and demanded it be interpreted or he would kill all the wise men. Daniel learned of the situation, gathered his friends, and prayed. Daniel 2:18 says they asked for, “compassion from the God of heavens” concerning the interpretation of the King’s dream. That night, God revealed the interpretation to Daniel.

Daniel 2:20 records his praise to the LORD. “Let the name of God be blessed forever and ever, for wisdom and power belong to Him.” Verse 23 continues, “To You, O God of my fathers, I give thanks and praise, for You have given me wisdom and power; even now You have made known to me what we requested of You.”

Do you believe God is powerful and can give you wisdom and power to know what to do in our troubling days? He can.

Heavenly Father, thank You that in the midst of evil days, You are present and POWERFUL to help us as You did Daniel. We look to You for compassion, wisdom, and power. 

Happy Father’s Day! We hope all you fathers, grandfathers, and father figures have a blessed day and know how appreciated you are!

Do you know a father or someone else in your life who needs to hear about God’s indescribable gift of Jesus? Send them this link: “Meet Jesus…Experience His Grace.”