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Our Daily Bread - Sunday, March 6, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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BOO!

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Isaiah 30:

For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem: thou shalt weep no more: he will be very gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear it, he will answer thee.
-Isaiah 30:19

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
Deuteronomy 1-2
Mark 10:1-31

One of the early games that many parents play with their children involves a fake scare. Dad hides his face behind his hands and suddenly reveals himself while saying, "Boo!" The child giggles at this silliness.
Being frightened is a fun game until the day when the child experiences a real scare. Then it's no laughing matter. The first real scare often involves separation from a parent. The child wanders away innocently, moving from one attraction to another. But as soon as she realises she is lost, she panics and lets out a loud cry of alarm. The parent immediately comes running to reassure the child that she is not alone.
As we get older, our fake scares become sophisticated - scary books, movies, amusement park rides. Being scared is so invigorating that we may begin taking bigger risks for bigger thrills.
But when a real scare comes, we may realise that we, like the ancient Israelites (Isa. 30), have wandered from the One who loves and cares for us. Recognising that we are in danger, we panic. Our call for help does not require sophisticated words or a well-reasoned defense, just a desperate cry.
Like a loving parent, God responds quickly for He longs to have us live in the protection of His love where we need never be afraid. - Julie Ackerman Link
I never walk alone, Christ walks beside me;
He is the dearest Friend I've ever known;
With such a Friend to comfort and to guide me,
I never, no, I never walk alone. - Ackey

Trusting God's faithfulness helps dispel our fearfulness.

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