1 Peter 5:7-8
7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
When you were a kid, did you close your eyes you thought there was a monster about to come out from under your bed or closet? Maybe you still close them when you watch a scary movie. What about those flying monkeys in the Wizard of Oz (insert shiver here!) It seems to be a human reaction to close our eyes when we know something bad is going to happen. It is as if we think it will all go away if we just close our eyes. Like a child playing peek-a-boo. If I can’t see you, then you can’t see me. If only that were true.
No, when we close our eyes to what is around us, we leave ourselves vulnerable. We have no idea how to attack the problem that is coming our way. Peter passed on some Godly wisdom in 1 Peter 7:7-8. We are to handle problems in two steps. First, don’t get anxious about it. God is in control and so there is no reason to worry over it. Second, don’t ignore it. Satan is just waiting for you to close your eyes or turn your back. That is when he attacks best!
So, fix your eyes on Jesus (Heb 12:2) and strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees (Heb 12:12). We are surrounded by lions, and tigers, and bears! Oh my! Don’t worry though, our Wizard has laid out the perfect yellow brick road and He will never leave us!
Lord, I know there are many things in this world that are frightening, but I can face them with You by my side. ~amen
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