Today's encouragement comes from Mark 5:36c, where we read these words:
" . . . 'Do not be afraid; only believe.’ “Regenerate Christians are always in one of two states: being afraid of some-thing; or resting in Jesus by faith. All of life is this continuum of fear and faith. Fear is the natural result of living in a fallen world. Faith is the supernatural result of living in Jesus, the church’s Head.
Let us adopt David’s approach of Ps. 56:3, where he said, “When I am afraid, I put my trust in you [the LORD].” Fear becomes for us the impetus of faith. May our faith be sincere and exuberant. If we are in Christ, what (or who) do we have to fear?
[Puritan quote of the day: " . . . Man's unrighteousness must usher in Christ's righteousness.” —William Bridge, in, "A Lifting Up For the Downcast"]
[Puritan quote of the day: " . . . Man's unrighteousness must usher in Christ's righteousness.” —William Bridge, in, "A Lifting Up For the Downcast"]
