Bible in a Year: Deuteronomy 3031; Mark 15:125
Be strong and courageous. . . . Do not be afraid or terrified. Deuteronomy 31:6, 8 Today's Scripture & Insight:
While most German church leaders gave in to Hitler, theologian and pastor Martin Niemöller was among the brave souls who resisted Nazi evil. I read a story describing how in the 1970s a group of older Germans stood outside a large hotel while what appeared to be a younger man bustled about with the groups luggage. Someone asked who the group was. German pastors, came the answer. And the younger man? Thats Martin Niemöllerhes eighty. But he has stayed young because he is unafraid.
Niemöller wasnt able to resist fear because he possessed some superhuman antifear gene, but because of Gods grace. In fact, he had once held anti-Semitic views. But he had repented and God restored him and helped him speak and live out the truth.
Moses encouraged the Israelites to resist fear and follow God in truth. When theyd become fearful after learning Moses would soon be taken from them, the leader had an unflinching word for them: Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified . . . for the Lord your God goes with you (Deuteronomy 31:6). There was no reason to tremble before an uncertain future because of one reason: God was with them.
Whatever darkness looms for you, whatever terrors bombard youGod is with you. By Gods mercy, may you face your fears with the knowledge that God will never leave you nor forsake you (vv. 6, 8).
What fears are you facing? How does Gods presence bring courage to your heart?
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Did you give in and go to the office for a while today or just say to heck with it?