February 4, 2009
DAY 18
Posted by KI Contributor
Scripture: Psalm 18
Fearless
Being led by God…easier said than done. Sometimes this can be such an abstract thing to comprehend. Doubt and fear prevent us from making the initial steps in faith, but we’re reminded in this Psalm that He’s with us even when things seem chaotic and dismal. Here, David gives God authority by addressing Him as my God. He knew that, in himself, he couldn’t do anything. David had to tap into something much more than himself.
When we recognize who God is, we become fearless: We do things that may seem foolish and ridiculous to others. David recognized God as his source.
Do we dare to become fearless in seeking to go beyond the walls of the church, to go beyond our comfort zone, and even beyond this so-called mundane Christian life…to advance, to scale for His Kingdom? This isn’t an easy feat and doing it on your own will only leave you burnt out. “For it is you who light my lamp; the LORD my God lightens my darkness. For by you I can run against a troop, and by my God I can leap over a wall.” (vs. 28-29)
If we understand who God is and follow Him – then get ready to be blown away and to see God do something that is extraordinary. Scripture tells us that “perfect love casts out fear”…so when we experience God’s love in our lives…then there’s nothing to fear. He’s got your back. Live for Him fearlessly…do the outrageous for His Kingdom and see what happens. Just take a few steps and see what God does.
PRAYER FOCUS: Gangs in Los Angeles
In Los Angeles County, law enforcement officials are aware of more than 1,300 street gangs with over 150,000 members. In the City of Los Angeles alone, there are approximately 407 gangs and over 56,000 members. That’s the entire seating capacity of Dodgers Stadium! Pray that God will satisfy their deep desires for significance and belonging; for God to break spiritual and social powers holding them; for caring believers to embrace them with the authentic love of God’s family.
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