A thought by Christine Caine from her book, Unexpected: Leave Fear Behind, Move Forward in Faith, Embrace the Adventure (p. 51). Zondervan. Kindle Edition. (Click on the book title to go to Amazon.com to buy the book.)
Oh, that is the key, isn’t it?
Christine says, “Imagine how free we’d feel if we learned to truly believe that in every situation, trust was the antidote to fear, that consciously trusting God would cause our moments of anxiety and panic to be short-lived. Imagine if we could grow to a place where trusting him was our first reaction. ‘Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight’ (Proverbs 3:5–6).
She then says, “I believe if we did, then we would become overcomers who were never overwhelmed. We would become Christians who, when unexpected events occur, demonstrate the power, love, and sound mind God has given us. We would become believing believers who flourish instead of failing to thrive.
“This is what God is calling us to. When unexpected challenges come, God wants the eyes of our faith to immediately look up, to scan the horizon for how he is going to use this for our gain, for our good, and for an intentional purpose to advance his kingdom. Imagine the power and strength we’d have if we all learned to face the unexpected and the fear it brings with unwavering trust in God. What if we learned to respond just as the Bible shows us? For everyone to see?”
Later she says, “Perhaps in the days in which we live, we can confound people by responding in faith instead of fear, by letting our lights shine so bright that they dispel all the darkness around us.”
Would you start today to strive to trust Him as your first reaction to the unexpected situations that come into your life? Would you?
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