Rooted Recommends: A Holy Fear by Christina Fox
Fox assures us that come what may, we can rest in the character of God. We can do that by replacing our worldly fears with a reverent awe of our holy, and wholly good, God.
Fox assures us that come what may, we can rest in the character of God. We can do that by replacing our worldly fears with a reverent awe of our holy, and wholly good, God.
So, what do you say in the midst of this aching world when your children are reeling (and so are you)? You proclaim the hope and glory of God. You tell yourself and your family the truth.
In this fraught and anxious season, when we are wearied by coronavirus, racial injustice, political division, and the rage and sadness of it all, we bear witness to the love of God when we obey the most difficult command of all.
Facing the unknown can be terrifying. As parents and disciplers of youth, we often wonder if anything we do will bear fruit.
The steadfast Jesus who was then – lover, healer, provider, savior – is the same King Jesus who is now; he has not left his throne.
We don’t normally experience God as a pillar of fire, a cloud overshadowing a mountain, a voice from the heavens like thunder, or anything so spectacular as that. Most of the time, the faithfulness of God is more like oatmeal – easily forgettable, but utterly essential for life.
Though we are made in God’s image, unlike Him, we are creatures locked in time. There are limits to our understanding. We are unable to know what we do not know. Full stop. And yet…
All of us, no matter who we are or how hard we have been hit by the wrecking ball of 2020, can take heart knowing that Jesus comes to meet us at our places of need.
Let’s listen with open ears to what God is actively teaching us.