Just a little over a week ago (can you believe it?!), we had our last in person worship service for the time being at Family of Christ. During the service, we read the story of Jesus calming the storm, and Pastor Brent reminded us that we can always look to Christ in times of fear, chaos, and uncertainty. Christ conquered both disease and dis-ease, and so God's messengers in the Bible remind us over and over "Do not be afraid." But...that is so much easier said than done, right? That is why, in these daily devotions and in all of our ministries at Family of Christ during the Covid-19 pandemic, we invite you to hold onto the words of Psalm 46: 1-3, 10a:
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change, though the mountains shake in the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains tremble with its tumult...'Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth.'"
What do these words mean to you, beloved child of God, in your present reality? Please type your responses in the comments below.
