I was sitting in the beanbag calmly enjoying my peanut-butter-banana smoothie for lunch, when my attention was caught by the shadows near my feet.
Rather scary-looking shadows … don’t you think?
The sharp points of the shadows look as if they could be a scary creature with pointy horns or menacing claws which could do some sort of damage.
My gaze traveled up to the aloe which was casting the shadows … a perfectly harmless aloe, simply minding its own business and growing, vibrant-green in the sunshine. It had no dangerous barbs or quills … it wasn’t in the least bit threatening. In fact, aloe is known for being a healing plant.
I pondered the scary-looking shadows … and I could hear God speaking to my soul: Do not fear.
There are a lot of “shadow fears” in my heart right now.
God is so good!
Sitting in my beanbag enjoying my smoothie for lunch, God spoke comfort straight to my heart – Do not be afraid.
Isaiah 43:1-3 – “This is what the LORD says – He who created you, He who formed you: Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. For I am the LORD, your God … your Savior.”
