He will not be afraid of evil tidings;
His heart is steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
His heart is established;
He will not be afraid,
Until he sees his desire upon his enemies—Psalm 112:7-8
But whoever listens to me will dwell safely,
And will be secure, without fear of evil."—Proverbs 1:33
It is so easy for me of late to take my eyes off my God and sink in the mire. For this reason, having a steadfast, unafraid, trusting heart has been on my mind these days. I am so thankful that this is God’s desire for me, because He is the only One who can do this work in me. I KNOW I can’t. He who is meek and lowly in heart wants my heart to rest in His. The One who is my light in the darkness...the One who is not only gracious and compassionate, but also all knowing, all powerful and ever present...IT IS HE who wants to be my strong habitation to which I resort continually.
What is the cure for my double mindedness...for my fear. The answer is ALWAYS the same for me. I am to draw near to my God and allow His perfect love to envelop me.
Whenever I am afraid,
I will trust in You.—Psalm 56:3
I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
They looked to Him and were radiant,
And their faces were not ashamed.—Psalm 34:4-5
I am to abide as the sweet Psalmist of Israel examples for me.
I will meditate on Your precepts,
And contemplate Your ways.
I will delight myself in Your statutes;
I will not forget Your word.—Psalm 119:15-16
Turn away my eyes from looking at worthless things,
And revive me in Your way.
Establish Your word to Your servant,
Who is devoted to fearing You.—Psalm 119:37-38
Beloved, be still and know that He is God. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness and place your trust (once again) in the Lord.
1 He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High
Shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2 I will say of the LORD, "He is my refuge and my fortress;
My God, in Him I will trust."
3 Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler
And from the perilous pestilence.
4 He shall cover you with His feathers,
And under His wings you shall take refuge;
His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
5 You shall not be afraid of the terror by night,
Nor of the arrow that flies by day,
6 Nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness,
Nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday.
7 A thousand may fall at your side,
And ten thousand at your right hand;
But it shall not come near you.
8 Only with your eyes shall you look,
And see the reward of the wicked.
9 Because you have made the LORD, who is my refuge,
Even the Most High, your dwelling place,
10 No evil shall befall you,
Nor shall any plague come near your dwelling;
11 For He shall give His angels charge over you,
To keep you in all your ways.
12 In their hands they shall bear you up,
Lest you dash your foot against a stone.
13 You shall tread upon the lion and the cobra,
The young lion and the serpent you shall trample underfoot.
14 "Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;
I will set him on high, because he has known My name.
15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him;
I will be with him in trouble;
I will deliver him and honor him.
16 With long life I will satisfy him,
And show him My salvation."—Psalm 91
