05/04/2025
Do not fear! But, Lord I can’t do this anymore, because the pain is unbearable.
Do not fear! But, Lord there is no place I can go.
Do not fear! But, Lord no one is listening to me and no one cares.
Do not fear! But, Lord I can’t do enough to make everyone happy.
What great comfort it is to know that there is someone who truly cares and truly understands, because he is my creator, protector, provider, redeemer, and sanctifying God! He has redeemed me a lost and condemned creature. He has redeemed me by the blood of his one and only Son Jesus, who walked away from the grave, ascended to the throne and rules over all creation. The God who set everything right by defeating death, sin, and Satan calls me His very own. Wow! 😮 The one who holds the ultimate power in His hand, the power to judge, condemn, and call sinners to repentance, and holds the power of the whole universe in His hands says “YOU ARE MINE!” The compassionate and gracious God says, “YOU ARE MINE!” Thanks be to God I am His child. He has never left me and will always be by my side! Be encouraged to know He loves you, He has created you, He has forgiven you, and He has redeemed you as His very own. Because He lives you have no reason to fear!
Picture from St Peter’s Lutheran Church Clovis, CA