Be Still . . .
Devotionals for Daily Living ©

The fear of man lays a snare,
     but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
(Proverbs 29:25 (NIV))

What do you fear?

I have recently been made aware of some things that I can't verify, but they lay the foundation perfectly for the reason for placing your trust in the Lord!

With everything that is transpiring in the world right now, gas prices are up. It is reported that the reserves will reach a point of no return by July 3 of this year if something doesn't happen soon. Due to the prices and potential shortage, fertilizer prices are skyrocketing. Another unverified report indicates that about seventy percent of farmers can't afford to buy fertilizer to plant crops this year. This will lead to food shortages and rationing.

Please understand that I am not claiming that these events will happen.

What I am doing is using these unverified reports to remind you that our trust is not in things of this world. It is not in man. It is not in the government. It is not in large companies, and it is not in ourselves.

Our trust should always be placed in the Lord no matter what we may see and hear.

With that in mind, what are you seeing and hearing?

Are you overcome with fear? Are you overwhelmed by the uncertainty, or are you at peace?

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
(Philippians 4:7 (ESV))

Do you long for true peace and safety? This can be found in only one place. It is found only in Jesus.

So, when things are uncertain, when things cause the world to fear, and when things appear to be rapidly going out of control, I have but one thing to say.

Keep your eyes on Jesus!

The choice is yours!

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