Fear of the Night
Our Wednesday texts are mostly informative or tips. However, God spoke to my heart in a very strong way and I couldn’t let it pass.
In today’s text I will tell you something that happened to me last night. A brief testimony about an experience that I had last night and that paralyzed me.
The Testimony
In my family, we have the habit of praying together before bed. Something very good that always brings me peace. However, this time it was different.
For some reason, after the moment of prayer, when I was in my room, I began to feel a great fear and I was extremely distressed. I didn’t know where that fear came from and why I was feeling that way. Like any Christian, I prayed that God would take that fear away from me and that any attempt by the evil one would be sent away.
I slept in distress and without understanding what was happening. I woke up several times during the night and had bad dreams. And I realize that it happened, because I didn’t have enough faith to believe that God would hear my prayer and take that fear away from me (James 1: 6-7).
Sometimes I feel that I don’t know the Lord well enough to believe in His power and to believe that He works in my life. I don’t have enough faith to understand that God has the power to do it and He does it. I would even like to leave this as a prayer request: that I have more faith.
“For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.“
Psalms 30:5
But our God is merciful. Even though I knew my lack of faith and trust in Him, at dawn, the Lord touched me and spoke deeply to my heart: why do you fear? Do not trust me? Don’t you understand that regardless of the situation you are in, I will be by your side? Don’t you understand that I am your Father and that I take care of you?
Glories to God for the love He has for us. We are not worthy of His mercy and grace, but even so, despite our incompetence, He is the most competent of all. Although we do not have the strength to do anything, He strengthens and comforts us in times of difficulty.
God is above everything
With this event, God reminded me of His power – despite my difficulties, my lack of faith and all my sins, He remains perfect and unchanging.
Furthermore, the Lord reminded me of His love – unconditional and immeasurable love, which reaches us even when we think we are unreachable.
“with a mighty hand and outstretched arm;
Psalm 136: 12
His love endures forever.“
If you can, read all of Psalm 136. It speaks of God’s sovereignty, of His great deeds, of His power and also of His love that lasts forever.
Grace and Peace.
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