The Triumph of Faith
Bible in a Year :
When I am afraid, I put my trust in you.
A routine wellness check for little four-year-old Calvin revealed a few unexpected spots on his body. During the visit, he was given some shots, and the injection site was covered with a bandage. At home, when the time came to remove the small adhesive covering, Calvin whimpered with fear. Seeking to console his son, his father said, āCalvin, you know Iād never do anything to hurt you.ā His father wanted his son to trust him more than fearing the removal of the bandage.
Four-year-olds arenāt the only ones who grow faint in the face of discomfort. Surgeries, separation from loved ones, mental or psychological challengesāand moreāprompt our fears, sighs, cries, and groans.
One of Davidās fear-filled moments was when he found himself in Philistine territory while fleeing a jealous King Saul. When he was recognized, he was anxious about what might happen to him (see 1 Samuel 21:10-11): āDavid . . . was very much afraid of Achish king of Gathā (v. 12). Reflecting on this uncomfortable situation, David wrote, āWhen I am afraid,Ā I put my trust in you. . . . In God I trust and am not afraidā (Psalm 56:3-4).
What shall we do when lifeās discomforts stir up our fears? We can put our trust in our heavenly Father. .
Reflect & Pray
What situation is presently making you fearful? How can you rest in His care as you bring your fears before your loving heavenly Father in prayer?
Dear God, in my humanity and frailty, Iām fearful. Help me to see and experience Your love and care even in the midst of my trials and discomfort. Reflect & Pray
Who in your life needs prayer today? How can you remind yourself to pause and pray more frequently?
Heavenly Father, thank You for listening to my prayers.Ā