Then Jesus asked them, “Which is lawful on the Sabbath: to do good or to do evil, to save life or to kill?” But they remained silent. Mark 3:4.

May God give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. Ephesians 1:17-18 ESV.

When I spend time with God in the mornings reading His words in Scripture and the words of encouragement found in devotionals, the fear from the trials of mankind fade. I find comfort and understanding that my Creator God – Father, Son, Spirit, is with me always and I’m not afraid though everything now is so uncertain. The way of man is steeped in violence and the desire for power. David wrote about it in this psalm, Psalm 55. My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught because of what my enemy is saying, because of the threats of the wicked; for they bring down suffering on me and assail me in their anger…the terrors of death have fallen on me; horror has overwhelmed me…Lord confuse the wicked, confound their words, for I see violence and strife in the city…Destructive forces are at work in the city; threats and lies never leave its streets…My companion attacks his friends; he violates his covenant. His talk is smooth as butter, yet war is in his heart…v. 2, 3, 4, 9, 11, 20, 21. Not just his enemies, but a close friend, a companion of David also was attacking him. And David turns to the One who is always faithful and with whom we don’t have to be afraid. “Fear the Lord” means to recognize His power and authority, that He is Almighty God to whom we will all give an account. The very One who asked in the first Scripture cited above whether it was “lawful” to do good on the Sabbath – and they were silent! He looked around at them in anger and, deeply distressed at their stubborn hearts, said to the man, “Stretch out your hand.” He stretched it out, and his hand was completely restored. Then the Pharisees went out and began to plot with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus. Mark 3:5-6. The way of man.

In turning to God, David was able to say, But as for me, I trust in you. v. 23. How do we reach that point? For me it didn’t happen overnight. It began when I asked God to help me know Him. Nothing else would do. I needed God. God is deeply distressed with our anger and our stubborn hearts. He is the only One who can heal us. May God give you the Spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of him, having the eyes of your hearts enlightened, that you may know what is the hope to which he has called you, what are the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints. God gives. Ask. He’s here. Always.