Our world is in continual turmoil, and it is evident in the daily news we hear. Jesus came to take away the power evil and change our hearts by trusting in Him.
Inasmuch then as the children have partaken of flesh and blood, He Himself likewise shared in the same, that through death He might destroy him who had the power of death, that is, the devil, and release those who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Hebrews 2:14-15
On the cross, Jesus destroyed the power of death. Those who believe in Him no longer have to fear death because they will not face eternal death but will appear before the Lord’s throne of grace. Obviously, no one wants premature death for themselves or others. Family and friends will still grieve the loss of a loved one, but if someone is a believer we know that they have graduated to a better place where there is no evil anymore.
Fear of death grips many people. Therefore, it is important to have a living relationship with the Lord and encourage others to get their lives right with God. We may love people deeply and enjoy our relationship with them, but their eternity is more important than our earthly relationship with them. There are times that we we may have to risk the relationship to tell our loved ones about Jesus. We need to remind them that they are subject to eternal separation from God if they do not submit their lives to Jesus’ work on the Cross. Our ultimate goal should be to help people find their Lord and Savior, so they can be freed up from bondage of sin and the fear of death.
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. John 14:27 (NKJV)
Jesus offers peace to all of us when we look to Him and trust His amazing and incredible work! While He lived in this world, He was a man full of peace. The world could not have Him. He was clear in His priorities and His mission. As a result, He did not agonize or worry about the things He didn’t get to do.
Jesus walked with God and had alone times wth Him. Jesus was secure about who He was. The scripture never tells us that Jesus was fearful or he worried. He was always faced with opposition, but that did not make Him question His call. His face was set as a flint to the finish line and His goal was to share what He had with those who believe in Him and partake of His spiritual nature.
Our old nature will continue to worry, and we have to shut that voice by talking to ourselves and reminding of the work Jesus did to set us free from the bondage of fear. He is worthy to be trusted. We may not get all the answers we want, but He is walking with us and promising us that goodness and mercy shall follow us all the days of our lives. Praise the Lord!
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