October 13th, 2008 by admin

Recently MSN posted an article in their Money section called “It’s a great time to be afraid”. Here are some of the comments in the article.

“In some situations, fear is the appropriate response — and this is one
of them. Why? The bailout plan is riddled with loopholes, and new
crises are brewing for US cities, states and oil refiners”

“Fear clarifies. Fear is good.”

I truly hope that we as Christians aren’t listening to this bucket full of lies. Fear is good…. give it a rest!!! I can’t find in the bible anywhere that fear is good in any circumstance or in any situation economically included. The bible tells me that God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love and a sound mind. Jesus constantly told people not to fear.

I know that the American economy may be in a tail spin right now, but that does not give me the right to disobey God and begin to fear. If we fear we are not trusting that our loving heavenly father will take care of us. Here are a few scriptures that may help you in the economic downturn.

Matthew 6:31-33 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear? For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.

Isaiah 43:1-2  “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; And through the rivers, they shall not overflow you. When you walk through the fire, you shall not be burned, Nor shall the flame scorch you.”

Philippians 4:6-7 “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus

God is faithful. You know…. when we were kids we didn’t worry about the economy. That was the job of our parents. Our father or mother took care of that. It seemed like our job was to have fun.

So instead of saying it’s a great time to be afraid, we might want to say it’s a great time to be kids again, go have fun, and let our Father take care of us.

Blessings,

Lee