Chipmunk chatter

Do not fear; I will help you. v.13

I had laid out some landscape netting in my yard, upon which I was going to spread decorative stones. As I was preparing to finish the job, I noticed a chipmunk tangled up in the netting.

I put on my gloves and gingerly began clipping away at the netting. The little guy was not happy with me. He kicked his hind feet and tried to bite me. I calmly told him, “I’m not going to hurt you, buddy. Just relax.” But he didn’t understand, so in fear he resisted. I finally snipped the last restricting loop and sent him scampering home.

Sometimes humans feel entangled and react in fear to the Lord. Through the centuries, He has offered rescue and hope to people – yet we resist Him, not understanding the help He provides. In Isaiah 41, the prophet quotes the Lord as saying, “For I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you” (v.13).

As you think about your situation, how do you see God’s role? Are you afraid to turn things over to Him – for fear that He might harm you? He is good and He is near, wanting to free you from life’s entanglements. You can trust Him with your life. —Dave Branon

In what area of your life do you need freedom? Ask the Lord to show you and to give you the faith to trust Him for His deliverance.

Read: Isaiah 41:10-13

Faith is the best antidote for fear.

Bible in a Year: 1 Chronicles 22-24 and John 8:28-59