Key Ideas
Faith Fact
I can trust Jesus if I’m afraid.
Faith Verse
Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
“If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.”
Question of the Day: Who can we trust in when we’re afraid?
Read about It
Read: Psalm 27:1–8
When David wrote this psalm, he called God, “the Lord.” The Lord is all powerful. He is greater than anything or anyone else. He has all authority, and He has the final say about everything. These verses talk about how we can trust God and don’t have to be afraid. When danger comes, He can protect us. When enemies attack, we can be confident of His help.
When the storms of life come and the waves seem high like they did to Peter, we can remain confident in God. We don’t have to be afraid! Because of this, we should desire more than anything else to be close to Him. When we pursue God, we can find peace from our fears. God wants us to come to Him. He is constantly saying to us, “Come and talk with me.” (Psalm 27:8). But it’s up to us if we will choose to respond to Him.
Talk about It
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Question 1. Who can we trust in when we’re afraid? Answer 1. The Lord (God) (Psalm 27:1)
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Question 2. What are some ways verse 1 describes the Lord? Answer 2. He is our light, salvation, and fortress. (Psalm 27:1)
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| Question 3. According to these verses, what should we seek most?
Answer 3. To live in the house of the Lord all the days of our life, which means to live in His presence (Psalm 27:4)
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| Question 4. If Peter had remembered these verses when he was walking on the water toward Jesus, do you think he would have sunk? Why or why not?
Answer 4. Answers will vary.
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| Question 5. Why do people allow their fears to keep them from trusting Jesus?
Answer 5. Answers will vary. |
Pray about It
Dear God, You hold the world and all the universe in Your hands. I know You love me and desire the best for me. Help me to live in Your presence all the days of my life and trust You to help me overcome my fears. Amen.