Peace for the new year

Then Jesus said to them, "Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brothers to go to Galilee; there they will see me." Matthew 28:10 NIV

Many people live most of their lives in fear. Fear of the unknown or fear of failure. Thousands of dollars are spend every year on therapy or prescriptions in order to help alleviate anxiety over their fears. Does it really work? Is there really a cure for fear. The cure for fear and anxiety is not found in a pill bottle or at the end of a psychiatrists sofa. Anxiety's cure is found at the feet of Jesus. You see after Jesus was put to death the disciples huddled together in a room hiding in fear that they would be put to death next. Suddenly Jesus appeared and at his first words the fear melted away: "peace to you" (Luke 24:36). The answer to our fears is found in a personal faith in a glorified Lord. We do not worship a dead Christ. We worship a risen, living Christ, who has broken the power of sin, death and Hell. Why then should we fear. If God is for us, who can be against us!

John 10:10 says, "The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give life in all its fullness."

The world promises us an exciting life if we follow after its pleasures. Sadly, such promises are empty and send us down the wrong path. Only Jesus always keeps his promise to give us abundant life.

As you begin today, thank Jesus for his promises and that he always keeps them.