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Thursday, May 7, 2009
No Fear
"So don't be afraid of those people. Everything that is
hidden will be shown. Everything that is secret will be made
known. I tell you these things in the dark (secretly). But I
want you to tell these things in the light. I speak these
things quietly and only to you. But you should tell these
things freely to all people."
-- Matthew 10:26-27 (ERV)
KEY THOUGHT:
"Do not fear!" That's the key command in the verses of this section. We
have the message of truth. We have the message that can stand in the
light of day. While it may have been whispered in darkness at one time,
the day has come for it to be recognized as the truth in the full light
of the day by all people (Matt. 28:18-20). As disciples, we must
proclaim the truth today in full view of everyone. Jesus is the one who
has revealed it. Jesus is the one who insures it. Jesus is the one who
has sent us to proclaim it. Jesus is the one who will make it come to
pass! So we must proclaim it without fear!
TODAY'S PRAYER:
Holy and Almighty God, Savior and King Immortal, give me courage to
stand for your truth when darkness gathers all around me and the forces
of darkness try to shame and threaten me into silence. May my words be
truthful. May my words bring you glory and proclaim Jesus' victory. May
my words be spoken with power and conviction, gentleness and humility.
May my words be the words you would have me speak so that those who are
trapped in darkness may see your light. In the powerful name of Jesus I
pray. Amen.
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