26 “So have no fear of them, for nothing is covered that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. 27 What I tell you in the dark, say in the light, and what you hear whispered, proclaim on the housetops. 28 And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather fear him who can destroy both soul and body in hell. 29 Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not one of them will fall to the ground apart from your Father. 30 But even the hairs of your head are all numbered. 31 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. 32 So everyone who acknowledges me before men, I also will acknowledge before my Father who is in heaven, 33 but whoever denies me before men, I also will deny before my Father who is in heaven. (Matthew 10)
We often go through life fearing those things which will never happen, and if they do, which are not the great threat we thought them to be. We live in the land of abundance, yet many fear they will go without what they need. We live in a land of freedom, yet many fear they will lose freedom of speech, religion, or many lesser choices we are allowed. We live in fear of public opinion instead of the opinion of God. In fear we hide. We hide what we think, what we believe, and even what we really are. "Perfect love casts out all fear." Christ does that. When we really trust in Him, all these fears that drive us are dispelled. May we live today in the open as His followers, not afraid of life, opposition or harsdhip. May we only fear that we will miss out on the great life He has for us today and forever.
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