Devotionals

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Jesus has more Mercy than you have Fear
By Robert Schaetzle
‘Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.’ Joshua 1:9 NKJV

Learning to come and rest in God’s presence, we never need to question, ‘What should I do next?’ His mercy is unlike our seasonal rain we have here in the San Francisco Bay Area. Rain that stops in the spring and returns when winter arrives.

We need ever thirst for mercy or think our reservoir of grace is seasonal. His well of mercy never runs dry. When we dwell upon those temporal moments of weakness, His command; ‘be strong and courageous.’

Moses was between Pharaoh’s army and the Red sea, the people of Israel ready to stone him, but for the power of God’s presence, the sea was parted. Naomi and Ruth alone and with uncertainty, found Boaz, God led the way.

Coming home from a friend’s house where I lived growing up, I saw a shadow on the side walk from the street light of what appeared to be someone behind me. Turning around no one was there, but when the next light passed me I saw two shadows. Fright seized my heart until; I realized at a certain position between lights I was the shadow all along.

When fear or uncertainty grips us, be mindful of God’s ‘Hedge of Protection’ about us every step of the way. By faith, as we put our hand in His, the presence of His power, hold on to Him. His command is stronger than any force of fear attempting to control.

Robert serves in a sharing & Caring Ministry in Sunnyvale, Ca

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