Scripture: Psalm 46:2 (the Message)
God is a safe place to hide, ready to help when we need him. We stand fearless at the cliff-edge of doom, courageous in sea-storm and earthquake…
Thought for the Day: I’ve never put the words hide and fearless together. When people hide, I tend not to think of them as fearless. With that said, I was out for a run years ago when I ran past a house with a fenced front yard. There were two dogs who came running at me and they were barking loudly. They were as different as could be. One of the dogs looked to have some German Shepherd in him, while the other could have fit inside a shoebox with room to spare. The little one was the most aggressive of the two dogs, but after a moment, the bigger dog seemed bored and wandered off. The little dog didn’t realize he had been left alone and maintained his fearless approach. Then in one of those funny moments, the little dog realized he was alone, panicked, and ran to the porch where the big dog had gone to rest. There is great fearlessness when we’re standing next to the big dog. I also believe we find an attitude of fearlessness when we know we stand firmly (or hide) in the presence of God.
Prayer: Give me the confidence of your presence, O Lord, so I may stand without fear before all that life may throw my way. Amen.
TOMORROW’S SERMON
