BOO! READ: Isaiah 30:1-5, 18-19 [God] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you. Isaiah 30:19 One of the early games that many parents play their children involves a fake scare. Dad hides his face behind his hands and suddenly reveals himself while saying, Boo! The child giggles at this silliness. Being frightened is a fun game until the day when the child experiences a real scare. Then its no laughing matter. The first real scare often involves separation from a parent. The child wander away innocently, moving from one attraction to another. But as soon as she realizes she is lost, she panics and let out a loud cry of alarm. The parent immediately come running to reassure the child that she is not alone. As we get older, our fake scares become sophisticated---scary books, movies, amusement park rides. Being scared is so invigorating that we may begin taking bigger risks for bigger thrills. But when a real scare comes, we may realize that we, like the ancient Israelites (Isa.30), have wandered from the One who loves and cares for us. Recognizing that we are in danger, we panic. Our call for help does not require sophisticated word or a well-reasoned defense, just a desperate cry, Like a loving parent, God responds quickly for He longs to have us live in the protection of His love where need never be afraid. I never walk alone, Christ walks beside me; He is the dearest Friend Ive ever known; With such a Friend to comfort and to guide me, I never, no I never walk alone.
Posted on: Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:16:26 +0000
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