It's not a matter of 'if,' it's a matter of 'when.' We are all bound to fall someday. We have days when things just don't go as planned. We run into trouble and our sense of God's presence fails. Maybe the car won't start or a friend says something mean. Do we find ourselves cursing or retaliating? Maybe we hear of job cuts or we get a diagnosis of cancer. Do we panic or lose faith? Whatever our circumstances, when we just can't walk this tightrope life any longer and feel ourselves starting to fall, we can be certain that if we have put our trust in Jesus, He will always catch us before we hit rock bottom.
I love the promise of Deuteronomy 33:27: "The eternal God is a dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms; ... "
When our home is with the Lord, we can be assured that He holds us in His 'everlasting arms.' He's never going to fail us. Friends may abandon us; spouses may leave us; children may resent us; we may feel like a failure. But God will never forsake us. Our position with Him is secure.
Earlier in Deuteronomy (31:8), Moses assures the people of Israel, "The Lord is the one who goes ahead of you; He will be with you. He will not fail your or forsake you. Do not fear or be dismayed."
Really, what in this life is there to fear? No matter what life brings, Jesus will give you the strength to get through it. Cast you fears on Him. Jesus will catch you when you fall.
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