The Special of the Day… From the Orange Moon Cafe…
"What Time"
The longer one holds an object, the heavier it feels due to the stress on muscles. The object's actual weight does not change, but rather the capacity to bear it. In similar fashion, the longer one holds on to fear and insecurity, the heavier it becomes in our sensibilities and perceptions even though the matter that tempts us may not increase in severity.
"What time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee" (Psalm 56:3).
Born again believers in the Lord Jesus Christ live with "exceeding great and precious promises" accompanying our hearts throughout our lives and in every moment. The assurances apply to "all things" (II Peter 1:4; Romans 8:32). Be it minor challenge or daunting calamity, our Heavenly Father promises to be whatever we need Him to be, and do whatever we need Him to do. This may or may not coincide with our perception of what we require Him to be and do for us. However, it perfectly coincides with truth and reality, as defined by our Heavenly Father (the only definition that truly matters, in light of His perfect wisdom, knowledge, and understanding). "His understanding is infinite" (Psalm 147:5).
Such assurance means that whenever we are tempted to fear and insecurity, we must quickly do that which believers do. We must believe. The Psalmist's "what time I am afraid" refers to any time, every time, all the time, and this time. We must quickly and assertively cast our cares on the only One who can adequately bear them (I Peter 5:7). The longer we drift in a sea of uncertainty based on unbelief, the heavier our sense of insecurity and fear becomes. The sooner we affirm "I will trust in Thee," the more we will realize that we do not face any matter as if by ourselves. "I am with thee… He is with me.. I will never leave thee nor forsake thee" (Isaiah 41:10; Joshua 1:9; Hebrews 13:5). The promises sound and resound along every pathway of life, especially in dark ways of uncertainty where God is "a very present help in trouble" (Isaiah 46:1). We must not linger in hearing and responding. "The true light now shineth" declared the Apostle John (I John 2:8). The Lord calls us to now see and respond in faith.
Not only is the peace of God at stake in our response. Far more, the glory of God revealed in us depends on our soon declared "I will trust in Thee." "Fearful believer" is an oxymoron and an aberration. The Prince of peace dwells within us, the Prince who has conquered our every enemy through death, resurrection, and ascension into the Heavenelies as King of kings and Lord of lords. Our every enemy. "And having spoiled principalities and powers, He made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it" (Colossians 2:15). Such sacrifice and triumph should be honored by living in the glorious light of the risen Savior who has Himself overcome all things, and promises that through Him, we can also overcome (John 16:33; I John 5:4).
We will feel initial challenges of insecurity and fear throughout our present lifetime. What we do with them is the issue. And we must do something with them. Yes, as believers, we must believe. We must cast our cares as soon as we feel them weighing upon our minds. They will become heavier and heavier if we fail to cast. They will become opportunities to know and experience our perfectly faithful Lord's presence, involvement, and working as we choose to cast. Quickly. Assertively. Regardless of how we feel, or what thoughts of trepidation threaten us with the absurdity that we face our challenge alone, we must arise to honor our Lord by trusting Him. He will not fail us. He cannot fail us. "Wherefore also it is contained in the scripture, Behold, I lay in Sion a chief corner stone, elect, precious: and he that believeth on Him shall not be confounded" (I Peter 2:6). Yes, "what time I am afraid, I will trust in Thee." Any time. Every time. All the time. And if necessary, this time. Because no one has ever trusted the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, and been disappointed for doing so. And no one ever will.
"God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
(II Timothy 1:7)
Weekly Memory Verse
O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!"
(Romans 11:33)
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