Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32 ESV)
Jesus’ Life (Again) and Fear
Our Father, since we are Jesus’ adopted siblings, promises us a kingdom. And that kingdom is better than any earthly kingdom. It is better than any fairy tale kingdom. It is better than any imaginary kingdom.
It is perfect.
And Christians are on a path, a road, a Way, that leads there.
Sometimes, late at night, I end up walking through some dark places in my house. And that could be scary. Who KNOWS what is in the dark?
But the light that I am usually headed for gives me courage, hope, and peace.
I know where I will end up! And the fear of Lego blocks, mice, cat tails, rug edges, and discarded books that seem so dangerous, unsure, and frightening disappears.
The more I recall the end of the journey, the less scary the dark is.
As in my house, so in all of life.
Know the future, heaven, God’s full kingdom, and fear slips away.
Not because of our skills, coordination, or knowledge.
But because of the One… the Three… that we will know completely at the end!
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