Hey there loved human!
God is on the move! He is working even when we cannot see it! Today, I'd like to talk to you about being fearless. It's not easy! Trust me, life can get pretty scary at times. But God is our refuge and strength, our present help in times of trouble.
I find that often times the root of my fear is when I'm not looking to God and His power. So what does His power look like?
Job 37:22-24 "Fair weather cometh out of the north: with God is terrible majesty. Touching the Almighty, we cannot find him out: he is excellent in power, and judgment, and in plenty of justice: he will not afflict. Men do therefore fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart."
Job 38:4-11 "Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. Who hath laid the measures thereof, if thou knowest? or who hath stretched the line upon it? Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Or who shut up the sea with doors when it brake forth, as if it had issued out of the womb? When I made the cloud the garment thereof, and thick darkness a swaddlingband for it, And brake up for it my decreed place, and set bars and doors, and said, Hitherto shalt thou come, but no further: and here shall thy proud waves be stayed?"
Job 40:9-10 "Hast thou an arm like God? or canst thou thunder with a voice like him? Deck thyself now with majesty and excellency; and array thyself with glory and beauty."
Job 41:11 "Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine."
Seriously, please read Job!!!! It reveals so much of God's power!
Psalm 95:1-6 "O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the LORD is a great God, and a great King above all gods. In his hand are the deep places of the earth: the strength of the hills is his also. The sea is his, and he made it: and his hands formed the dry land. O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker."
Psalm 97:1-6 "The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof. Clouds and darkness are round about him: righteousness and judgement are the habitation of his throne. A fire goeth before him, and burneth up his enemies round about. His lightnings enlightened the world: the earth saw, and trembled. The hills melted like wax at the presence of the LORD, at the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
Psalm 97:9-12 "For thou, LORD, art high above all the earth: thou art exalted far above all gods. Ye that love the LORD, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked. Light is sown for the righteous, and gladness for the upright in heart. Rejoice in the LORD, ye righteous; and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness."
I literally only jumped through two books of the Bible, referencing a few chapters and verses. Do you see the majesty of our KING? He is the Alpha, the Omega, Beginning, and the End. God does not cease to uphold us in His power, we are the ones who choose to turn away from it.
Psalm 65:4-13 "Blessed is the man whom thou choosest, and causest to approach unto thee, that he may dwell in thy courts: we shall be satisfied with the goodness of thy house, even of thy holy temple. By terrible things in righteousness wilt thou answer us, O God of our salvation; who art the confidence of all the ends of the earth, and of them that are afar off upon the sea: Which by his strength setteth fast the mountains; being girded with power: Which stilleth the noise of the seas, the noise of their waves, and the tumult of the people. They also that dwell in the uttermost parts are afraid at thy tokens: thou makest the outgoings of the morning and evening to rejoice. Thou visitest the earth, and waterest it: thou greatly enrichest it with the river of God, which is full of water: thou preparest them corn, when thou hast so provided for it. Thou waterest the ridges thereof abundantly: thou settlest the furrows thereof: thou makest it soft with showers: thou blessest the springing thereof. Thou crownest the year with thy goodness; and thy paths drop fatness. They drop upon the pastures of the wilderness: and the little hills rejoice on every side. The pastures are clothed with flocks; the valleys also are covered over with corn; they shout for joy, they also sing.
I know that was a big chunk of scripture but bear with me! We're almost there!
Psalm 66:1-5a "Make a joyful noise unto God, all ye lands: Sing forth the honour of his name: make his praise glorious. Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee. All the earth shall worship thee, and shall sing unto thee; they shall sing to thy name. Se'-lah. Come and see the works of God:"
These Bible verses have already brought so much comfort to my soul. Ya'll! We are on the winning team! God has not abandon you or I! He is right here in this exact moment, fighting battles for you. God is powerful! Remind yourself of His power and you won't be so worried about your lack of power. It is in God where we find true power.
Remember whose you are! You are a child of the King. Arm yourself for the battle that is happening right now. Do not live in fear.
Part 2 is coming soon!!!! Look out for it! Kaela and I would love to hear the struggles you face today and how we can best encourage you. Remember, we are not in this battle alone. God gave us each other to walk together in Him. Follow us on Instagram (@thejoysblog) or email us (thejoysblog@gmail.com) to keep connected daily and get updates on our latest posts. Blessings!