Nothing to fear

There was a guy from a neighboring school that loved to come to our school functions and stir up trouble with us every chance he got. He was a large man and very intimidating. At 6’6” and about 250, and solid muscle, he towered over most of us. I seemed to be a regular target of his. I had mouth trouble. I’m not really scared of anything but I’ll admit I was scared of him. So. Our school had a big fella too and he was my friend. I asked him to go with me to have a chat with this guy. So he agreed. As we approached him he looked much smaller than he used to so I went right at him and explained that I was quite exhausted with him and was having no more of his bullying me or anyone else. He smiled at me and told me that he was wondering how long it would take. My fear of him had escalated to the point that in my mind he was this awful person. Turns out he wasn’t really but on my own I may never have had the courage to find out. You see I found courage because of who went with me. Psalm 91:1-4 whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High, will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, he is my refuge and my fortress, my God in whom I trust. Surely he will save you from the fowlers snare and from the deadly pestilence. He will cover you with his feathers, under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
We face many fears in life. From health concerns to relationships to financial worries. We have fears for our children and all kinds of other things. It’s easy to become paralyzed by our fears but it’s not necessary. It’s about who your with. Maybe I should say it’s about who’s with you. Listen my friends, life is hard. Why do it by yourself? I know the macho world tells us to just do it but sometimes we just can’t. Not on our own. We have a God who created us to be with him. He wants and desires our fellowship. He came here to die for us and rose from the dead!! He’s the one that goes to battle with us!! Like David as he faced Goliath, a boy against a great giant warrior, was not afraid because God was with him, we can also go to battle unafraid! He is our shield and rampart!! Thank you Lord for going with us into the dark fears of our life and aging your light so we can see we have nothing to fear!!
Be brave! God is with you!!