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July 23, 2016 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Read: Psalm 34:1-10 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=7&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Bible in a Year: Psalms 33-34; Acts 24 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=9&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=6&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears. —Psalm 34:4 <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=16&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Fear sneaks into my heart without permission. It paints a picture of helplessness and hopelessness. It steals my peace and my concentration. What am I fearful about? I’m concerned about the safety of my family or the health of loved ones. I panic at the loss of a job or a broken relationship. Fear turns my focus inward and reveals a heart that sometimes finds it hard to trust. When these fears and worries strike, how good it is to read David’s prayer in Psalm 34: “I sought the Lord, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears” (v. 4). And how does God deliver us from our fears? When we “look to him” (v. 5), when we focus on Him, our fears fade; we trust Him to be in control. Then David mentions a different type of fear—not a fear that paralyzes, but a deep respect and awe of the One who surrounds us and delivers us (v. 7). We can take refuge in Him because He is good (v. 8). This awe of His goodness helps put our fears into perspective. When we remember who God is and how much He loves us, we can relax into His peace. “Those who fear him lack nothing” (v. 9), concludes David. How wonderful to discover that in the fear of the Lord we can be delivered from our fears. —Keila Ochoa *Lord, I’m aware of my worries and fears, and I place them in Your hands. Give me peace as I face the day.* Ask God to free you from your fears. *INSIGHT:* In the Old Testament, references to the nature of life after death are obscure. Therefore, the Israelites often struggled to reconcile the injustices of life, since they believed what happened beyond the grave was uncertain. Another belief that influenced Jewish thinking about the afterlife was the principle of retribution that taught God blessed the righteous and judged the wicked—but only in this life. Three psalms focus on this concept. Psalm 34 explains the basic principle. Psalm 37 offers counsel to one who suffers without understanding. And in Psalm 73, the psalmist himself wrestles with the problem of injustice but sees an eternal solution. Bill Crowder Share With Your Friends <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=14&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Featured Video <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=8&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> [image: Our Daily Bread Ministries] <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=10&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> Our mission is to make the life-changing wisdom of the Bible understandable and accessible to all. Our vision is to see people of all nations experiencing a personal relationship with Christ, growing to be more like Him, and serving in a local body of His family. To read today's *Our Daily Bread* online visit www.odb.org <http://links.rbcministries.mkt6605.com/ctt?kn=12&ms=MjYwNDA5NTQS1&r=NzgyMDAzNDM0MjcS1&b=0&j=ODQzMDQzMzcxS0&mt=1&rt=0> . Copyright © 2016, Our Daily Bread Ministries, Grand Rapids, MI 49555 USA. Written permission must be obtained from Our Daily Bread Ministries for any further posting or distribution. Scriptures taken from Holy Bible, New International Version®, NIV® Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved. -- -- USE INCREDIMAIL ONLY IN THIS GROUP NO NUDITY ALLOWED --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to fiftiesoldiesmusicgroup+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
