Psalm 112:6b-7
"...the righteous will be remembered forever! They won’t be frightened
at bad news. Their hearts are steady, trusting in the Lord." (CEB)
Fear is a powerful weapon. It is often wielded by bullies in the schoolyard, terrorists in the marketplace, and politicians in debate. Some use it as a tool to convince others to join their fight or support their cause, and some are paralyzed by its possibilities, real and imagined.
The Psalmist encourages the righteous not to be remembered for being captive to fear, but to be found with hearts made steady by trusting God. Though bad news is a familiar companion that casts a shadow over our lives in this twenty-first century, the message of Christmas still empowers faith and trust in the One whose coming brings good news..."for today in the city of David, a Savior has been born to you who is Christ, the Lord."
Let us have steady hearts, dear friends...let us trust in the Lord.
Prayer: May we find courage, Lord, to face our world with steady hearts, trusting you with each step. Amen.
Jim Abernathy
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