Fearless-Factor - Revelation 1:7

Are you afraid to stand take a stand for God? Are you afraid of what others may think of you? I had lunch with an old friend the other day. During our lunch he started to mention the many struggles he was facing. This really began to take me off guard because this particular friend has always been one who seemed to have it all under control, even in high school. After listening to him, he asked my opinion on what to do. Then I thought to myself, "What would I do?" I knew exactly what I would do. I would get on my knees and pray. So I answered, "I would pray about it". You would have thought I was speaking fluent Latin or Aramaic, because he had no clue what I was talking about. His reply was "well yeah but I need to do something myself, I can't just pray about. That may work for you but I need to know what to do." I told him he should pray for peace in the right situation. God would give him peace for the right opportunity. He still didn't get it. He is one of the most intellectual people I know and he was clueless. I know for a fact that I don't have all of the answers to life, but I know who does. I just finished reading a wonderful book call I am not, but I know I AM. What an eye opener, by the way. He made his situation seem so uncontrollable and it may seem to be that way, because he doesn't know the I AM. I began to speak to my friend in a way he has never heard me speak. I think I scared him. I hope not their is so much more I would like to tell him. His life seems to be spinning and he thinks he has the knowledge and power to stop his own tailspin. He was not looking for the TRUTH from me, he was looking for a motivational self-help pick me up. The typical you'll figure it out, you're a smart guy. The only problem is we can't help ourselves, only One can and that is Christ. Don't be afraid to ask God for help He will always be there to help. I am reminded of a movie with Billy Bob Thornton School for Scandrels. There is a moment in the movie when asked the guys in his class who has ever read a self-help book. Every guy there raises their hand. His reply was something like, The reason your can't help yourself, is because yourself stinks. He used other wording but the point is still there. We can't help ourselves, we are helpless. If we could help ourselves we wouldn't need God or a Savior. The Fearless Factor for today is Revelation 1:7 "Do not be afraid, I am the First and the Last". God has been with you from the beginning and will stick with you till the end. People may come and friends my go, but God will always be right by your side. Go tell someone about your Best Friend. Be Fearless and Quiet No More. Your Brother in Christ, Trey Ore