Question: since Jesus is Lord of my life, whom and what do I have to fear? Answer: no one and nothing. Spiritually this truth is sound as my rest, hope, peace, and future are all in the hands of the Creator of the Universe. My every today and every tomorrow are firmly flowing from the grace and mercy of my God and Father. My Lord Jesus has ensured that nothing in the universe can separate me from the love of God (Romans 8:38-39).
Practically though, this is very difficult to remember. In the midst of trials, threats, tribulation, and worldly trouble it is sometimes incredibly difficult to hold onto the promises of an unchanging God (Hebrews 13:8). In my life God has never stopped being faithful, His love sustains me and transforms me. But this is a training process, slow and sometimes painful. Don’t give up in the middle of His loving work in your life.
My prayer is that you and I would both be comforted and strengthened today as we remember that God is our light and salvation. Even as darkness grows across the world, the light of Christ is shinning brightly. Even as death and doom seem to loom on the horizon, our salvation and life are sure in Jesus Christ. Be still, know that Jesus is God. (Psalm 46:10)