More Fear

Fear today is more prevalent than I can ever remember. People are afraid that the market will crash, and there will be another Great Depression. People are scared of nuclear proliferation, bird flu and that the Mayan calendar ends in 2012(if you are not aware of this, just google 2012).

As I've said before, fear and worry should not be part of a Christian's vocabulary when it comes to this world. This is easier said than done. The drop in the market has affected people's retirement accounts, and may affect how and if businesses get loans. Unemployment is surging, and we all have concerns about family and health, concerns that can give birth to worry or fear. David talked about God delivering him from his fears, and Paul spoke with of his conflicts outside and fears within.But there is difference in dealing with a problem and the fear and worry that problem might cause. I recently read a great quote, that "worry is us saying God isn't big enough" for my problem.

There are times when it's OK to fear. "Fear the Lord" is mentioned in some form 38 times in the Bible. Philippians 2:12 says work out your salvation with fear and trembling. This is a holy fear of God and who he is, of his sovereignty.

Cling to the knowledge that God is in control, no matter what happens.

Know that God is big enough for any problem, any fear. Remember, this world and this life are only part of the story.