Fear of the Unknown

Unlocked: Daily Devotions for Teens · Mar 19, 2021 · 3m

We like control. We like comfort. We fear the things that threaten our personal security, and we do everything we can to eliminate them. But God never promised us an easy life. In fact, He tells us we as Christians can expect the opposite. Yet God also tells us not to worry. How can we reconcile these two apparently opposite ideas, especially during periods of religious persecution, war, or health epidemics when our physical security may be threatened? We reconcile these truths by remembering God’s promises to all who trust in Jesus: through His death and resurrection, He will save us from…