Isaiah chapter 8 verses 12-13 (NIV)
“Do not call conspiracy
everything this people calls a conspiracy;
do not fear what they fear,
and do not dread it.
The LORD Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy,
he is the one you are to fear,
he is the one you are to dread.
Isaiah chapter 8 verse 20 (NIV)
Consult God’s instruction and the testimony of warning. If anyone does not speak according to this word, they have no light of dawn.
We are living in difficult times. There are many who are living in fear of the circumstances that make the headlines in these times. There are plenty too that espouse conspiracy theories, including some who would declare themselves to be Christians.
I think especially in these times, those of us who are Christians need to be wise and discerning and hold fast to God’s word. We need to remember too that we have no need to fear what the world fears but rather nurture and sustain a holy and right fear of God.
Dear Lord,
Help me to put my trust in Your word, and hold fast to it rather than what the world holds on to. Thank You that by holding on to it, I can live in confidence that You will guide and direct me. Help me to be a signpost to You in a world that is increasingly filled with fear. I ask in Jesus’ Name. Amen.