Read Psalms 27
The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? - Psalm 27:1
On the evening before D-Day during world War II, the captain of a Navy vessel called his men together to prepare them for crossing the English Channel. He knew they were filled with anxiety, so tried to encourage them by saying, “When you stop to think about it, fear is a very healthy thing.” a Navy Rating spoke up, Captain, if what you say id true, I’m the healthiest man in the entire Navy!”
Although fear is one of the most harmful emotions, it can be one of the most helpful. The fear of getting burned causes us to handle hot objects with care. A fear of heights can caution us to keep a safe distance from the edge of a cliff. Fear of failure motivates us to succeed.
But the greatest benefit of fear occurs when it directs us to the Lord for His help. David, the warrior king, was often in danger. He understood that with the Lord, as his strength, there was no one he needed to fear (Psalm 27:1).
Are you facing a seemingly insurmountable challenge? Is your heart filled with anxiety? Is your future uncertain? Let your fear drive you to the Lord. Commit yourself to His Care. Trust Him to keep His Word. Count on Him to be faithful. That’s how to be have a healthy fear.—Richard DeHaan
Thinking It Over
How should we respond when we feel afraid?
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