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When we place our complete trust in the Lord, our fellow man, no matter how bitter or evil or cruel or intent on our destruction, cannot push us into fear unless we are willing to go there ourselves. The Lord is by your side as a helper. In case that image doesn't give you courage, remember how the Lord is described in Revelation 19:
11 Then I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he judges and makes war. 12 His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on his head are many diadems, and he has a name written that no one knows but himself. 13 He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which he is called is The Word of God. 14 And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following him on white horses. 15 From his mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and he will rule them with a rod of iron. He will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty. 16 On his robe and on his thigh he has a name written, King of kings and Lord of lords. (Rev. 19:11-16, ESV)That's the Lord who stands beside you, whose steadfast love endures forever, who is your helper. That's the God who laid down his life so that your sins might be forgiven, so that your life might be restored from the pit, so that you shall not be eternally separated from God.
Give thanks to the Lord. He is good.
Because God is good, our sins are forgiven, our hope is restored, our life is eternal, our enemies are defeated, and our joy is unlimited.
May we be humble and serve others today, living from confidence rather than fear
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