Sunday, January 29, 2023 - WHOM SHALL I FEAR?

"I thank You, my heavenly Father, through Jesus Christ, Your dear Son, that You have kept me this night from all harm and danger; and I pray that You would keep me this day also from sin and every evil, that all my doings and life may please You. For into Your hands I commend myself, my body and soul, and all things. Let Your holy angel be with me, that the evil foe may have no power over me. Amen." (Luther's Morning Prayer)

Sunday, January 29, 2023 - Day 29 - (Today’s Bible readings: Isaiah 44:1-28; Psalm 27; John 12:1-11)

WHOM SHALL I FEAR?

The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? (Psalm 27:1 ESV) 

You check the latest news and discover that, once again, it is not good. There is so much going on that could make us fearful about the future. Where will terrorists strike next time? What will the doctor say? Will I loose my job or keep it? 

King David was not a stranger to fearful times. Yet he knew that the only answer for security and peace is the Lord. God shines the light of His love and His gift of salvation into the lives of His people. The Lord is our stronghold, our defense, and the One who drives all fear away.

   Have no fear, little flock; 

   Have no fear little flock,

   For the Father has chosen

   To give you the Kingdom;

   Have no fear, little flock!

   Have good cheer, little flock;

   Have good cheer, little flock,

   For the Father will keep you

   In His love forever;

   Have good cheer, little flock!

   Praise the Lord high above;

   Praise the Lord high above,

   For He stoops down to heal you,

   Uplift and restore you;

   Praise the Lord high above!

   Thankful hearts raise to God;

   Thankful hearts raise to God.

   For He stays close beside you,

   In all things works with you;

   Thankful hearts raise to God!

   (“Have No Fear, Little Flock,”   Lutheran Service Book #735 )

Lord, thank You for showing us the way of salvation in Jesus, my Savior. While world and national events may be fearful, assure me of Your presence and Your peace. Amen. 

“See” you at the Communion rail this morning.

Pastor David Paape 

“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path” (Psalm 119:105 ), is the theme for this three-year journey through the entire Old Testament once (the Psalms - twice yearly), and the New Testament twice. There will be daily readings from the O.T., Psalms and the N.T. Special days on the church calendar will be highlighted with appropriate readings. This calendar has been compiled by representatives of the Lutheran Church of Canada, the North American Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. Please click this link for the daily reading calendar:

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The “assigned” daily readings will appear on a daily basis in this blog. May the Lord bless your meditation upon His precious life-giving Word!