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Fear Not Verse of the Day – Psalm 118:6 – To Trust

It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Fear Not To Trust

In this verse, the psalmist asks a simple yet tricky question. What can man do unto me? On an ordinary day you might think, no man can harm you. But looking now at Ukraine and reflecting on the different wars, from different countries, this question becomes relevant and concerning. From being shot, air raids, ballistic missiles and threats to nuclear attacks. These are deeds on how a man can do to another man.

Now, consider the first part of the verse, The Lord is on my side (ESV). The Lord is the reason why the psalmist did not fear what man can do. And this is echoed throughout the whole Bible, that we should trust in the Lord. God is our refuge and strength (Psalm 46:1) and our strong fortress (psalm 18:2). God’s judgement on the evildoers may not be as prompt as we hoped it would be, but rest assured nothing escapes the justice of God.

Hence, let us not fear to trust in God through His Son, Jesus Christ, who saved us from eternal damnation. Let us repent from our sins, trust in His Word and follow Christ. Do not wait for the moment when it will be too late to call on His saving name.

Prayer

Almighty Father, you are our protector and we trust in you. Grant your protection on the people of Ukraine and all vulnerable people who are threatened by evildoers. Oh, Holy Spirit, give us a heart of courage to be strong in difficult moments. Comfort the families of the people in Ukraine and give them hope in your Son Jesus Christ. Teach us, oh Lord, to trust in you. We pray these in your mighty name. Amen.

Erwina Gagin

Born and raised in a catholic family, I learned about God at an early age. I also studied in catholic schools which means I get to study the catholic traditions, practices and saints (deities). I grew up knowing God, Jesus, Mary and the saints and praying or venerating them. At a young age, I would regularly attend mass, pray devotionals to different saints and pray the rosary, which I thought were essentials to show one’s love and honour to God. But often times, I would still feel empty and uncertain of what lies ahead. I started reading the bible when I started to date my husband, with the purpose to show him that I can defend catholic teachings. But the more I study the scriptures the more I have questions about what I thought I know about my faith. It was in the year 2016 at the age of 27, I was born again. I cannot cite the exact date of my conversion as it happened in subtle manner. I know Jesus, through the Holy Spirit, guides me in studying God’s word to know the truth about Him.

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