“So
He said, “I am God, the God of your father; do not fear to go down to
Egypt, for I will make of you a great nation there.” Genesis 46:1-7
NKJV
When
I was a little girl my family went to a large rock quarry where as far
as one could see there were all shapes and sizes of rocks. People were
walking and jumping from rock to rock. I was so excited to join in the
fun that I just ran and jumped from rock to rock until all of a sudden I
looked back and I became aware of how far away from my father I had
traveled that I stopped in the middle of the quarry and began to panic.
My dad shouted for me to just follow the path I had traveled back to
him. Out of sheer panic I replied, “But there are no rocks to step
on!” Well everyone in ear shot of me just burst out laughing – here I
was- standing in the middle of a rock quarry! But to me, I saw nothing
but the distance between me and the security of holding my daddy’s
hand.
The
other week during my psych evaluation for my upcoming gastric bypass
surgery, the psychologist asked me if I was aware that 1 in 100 people
who have the procedure die, and 1 in 6 people have complications. I
smiled and replied, “I know where I am going if I die and I am in God’s
most capable hands – His will be done.” The psychologist smiled and
wrote something down then went directly to the next question. No
discussion on my answer. When I told my husband he said the
psychologist was either a Christian or he wrote down in his notebook –
this woman is delusional.
The
above situations in my life are just two examples of how one can handle
fear in their life. In Genesis 46 we read how God told Jacob to leave
his home and travel to a strange and faraway land; but at the same time
God reassured Jacob by promising to go with him on his journey and that
He would also take care of Jacob and his people.
When
new situations or surroundings frighten or worry us, we need to realize
that experiencing fear is normal; however, to be paralyzed by fear as I
was as a child in that rock quarry is an indication that we are
questioning God’s ability to take care of us. Just as I wanted the
security of my earthly father’s hand to bring me to safety, we need to
realize that when fear or worry surrounds us that we need to reach for
our Heavenly Father’s hand and be reassured that He will bring us to
safety and take care of all our needs.
I
am aware of the percentage of people who die or have complications in
gastric bypass surgery; but I am not worried or fearful because I have
complete peace that I am in the center of God’s will as I continue my
journey to become a healthier me. So I will leave the fear behind me as
I rest my life in the most capable hands of my Lord and Savior.
How
about you? Is there something the Lord has asked you to do but you are
afraid of failure or the unknown? Take it to the Lord and rest assured
that if God brings you to it, He will bring you through it.
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