Scripture: Daniel 10:12
He said to me, “Do not fear, Daniel, for from the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words have been heard, and I have come because of your words…”
Thought for the Day: “Do not fear,” is a statement that assumes fear, but often within scripture, the statement is said to one who is about ready to do the work of God. This phrase appears many times in scripture, but when God or the divine representatives declare it, there should be renewed conviction even among those who have found their knees knocking. Evil would rather keep us anxious and jumpy, and it uses fear as a tool to silence the faithful voices. The divine declaration, “Do not fear!” may not rid us of all the butterflies, but it helps them fly in formation.
Cypress Creek Christian Church – Do Not Fear! Though God’s calling may invite us to take a significant risk, we can trust because it is God who is doing the calling.
Prayer: O Living Presence, help me tame the fears that would otherwise silence your good works. Amen.
