Fear Or Belief

Scripture: 1 Six days later, Jesus went up to the top of a high mountain with Peter, James, and John. 2 There, something spectacular happened: Jesus’ face began to glow and gleam and shine like the morning sun. His clothes gleamed too—bright white, like sunlight mirroring off a snowfall . He was, in a word, transfigured. 3 Suddenly there at the top of the mountain were Moses and Elijah, those icons of the faith, beloved of God . And they talked to Jesus. Peter: 4 “Lord, how amazing that we are here to see these heroes of our faith, these men through whom God spoke . Should I quickly build some shelter, three small tabernacles, for You, for Moses, and for Elijah?” 5 As Peter spoke, a bright cloud enveloped all of them. Voice from the Cloud: “This is My beloved Son. With Him I am well pleased. Listen to Him.” 6 This voice from heaven terrified the three disciples, and they fell prostrate on the ground. 7 But Jesus— who was, by this time, used to His disciples being plagued by fear —touched them. Jesus: “Get up. Don’t be afraid.” (Matthew 17:1-7 The Voice) Which is the stronger in our/my life with God? The voice of God from the very beginning seems to trigger fear in those who do hear His voice. What about today? God still speaks, and sometimes the things we hear Him tell us also trigger fear for us. Can I do what He says? It is too hard, or it is too much for me to do. Fear ​can be a great stumbling stone that comes in the way of doing all that God desires for us to do. Lord, I want belief and not fear in my life. You are good, and You want the best for me.
Thank You as You daily help me to live my life for You. I love You. AMEN As I pray to You, I know that You will bend down and answer. You will continue to show me Your unfailing love in wonderful ways. Psalm 17
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