Mea e 'ai e tatau ma le aso
Afterwards Jehovah spoke to Abram in a vision, and this is what he told him: “Don’t be fearful, Abram, for I will defend you. And I will give you great blessings.” (Genesis 15:1)
The promise of God’s protection can keep us from fear. Why would Abram be afraid? Maybe because he feared revenge from the kings he had just defeated (14:15). God gave him two good reasons for courage:
(1) He promised to defend Abram, and
(2) He promised to give Abram “great blessings.
” When you fear what lies ahead, remember that God will stay with you through difficult times and that he has promised you great blessings.
"Yes, be bold and strong! Banish fear and doubt! For remember, the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." (Joshua 1:9)
But be careful not to leave God out of your thoughts. Joshua’s new job consisted of leading more than two million people into a strange new land and conquering it. What a challenge—even for a man of Joshua’s caliber!
Every new job is a challenge. Without God it can be very frightening. With God it can be a great adventure. Just as God was with Joshua, he is with us as we face our challenges. We may not conquer nations like Josua, but every day we face tough situations, difficult people, and temptations.
However, God promises that he will never abandon us or fail to help us. By asking God to direct us we can conquer many of life’s challenges.
Ia manuia,
failauga
