MORNING MANNA 12-19-22
HEARING OUR FATHER SPEAK
The great Scottish preacher John McNeill told that during his childhood he had to walk a long distance home every evening, and his route led through a forest with a large ravine. Reports said that wild animals and gangs of robbers were often seen in that area. Great fear would seize his heart as he made his way past the spooky- looking trees. He recalled, “One night it was especially dark, but I was aware that something or someone was moving slowing and quietly toward me. I was sure it was a robber. When a voice called out, its eerie tone struck my heart with fear. I thought I was finished. Then came a second call. This time I could hear the voice saying, ‘John, is that you?’ It was my father. He had known of my fear and had come out to meet me.”)
It was a word from John Mcneill’s father that brought peace to his fearful heart that night. What we fearful humans need is a word from our Father. A word from Him who is able to expel our fears and eliminate our worries.
Dear friends we have that word when we open the Bible and read what our Father says. It is a word of assurance in an uncertain world. If you are fearful of foes, broken by burdens, depressed by difficulties, weary in the way, disoriented and needing direction, craving comfort, or anxious and needing assurance God’s Word has what you need. He has given us exceeding great and precious promises that produces peace that passeth all understanding.- HDS
David Stone
Lakeway Baptist Church
5801 FM 1960 E
Humble, TX. 77346
