Daily Power #9

“I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you.” (Isa. 41:13)

When we were kids, our fears were often based on our imagination—monsters under the bed, scary clowns in the closet, and evil cats suffocating us in our sleep (okay, maybe that was just me). As adults, our fears often involve our health, our family, our job, and our finances. But sometimes, they still come back to those things jumping out at you in the dark.

Our family lives in a remote area, and several years ago I was putting out the trash cans at the end of our long, wooded driveway. It was dark, and once I had the cans in place, I thought I heard something. “Probably just a squirrel or raccoon,” I thought and kept walking. Then I heard another rustle and something that sounded like a lion clearing his throat—that was no raccoon.

I’ll admit it, I was scared.

Just then this huge golden beast lunged from behind a tree right at me! Well, maybe not right at me, but close enough.

It was a bobcat.

Ever since, I not only say a few prayers when I set the trash out, but I make sure I’ve got a flashlight and a baseball bat, just in case.

No matter what you fear—even bobcats—it’s wise to petition God for safety and always put your trust in him.

Power Lift

Even though I still get scared sometimes, Lord, I know you are my shelter and will protect me. I have nothing to fear because you are with me today and every day.