As we head into 2024, I hear many people speaking with fear and apprehension about the year ahead. I encourage all of us to look at the new year through the eyes of faith.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)
I don’t have the first idea what will come to pass in 2024. None of us do. It feels less certain than other years in our lives, but it’s really not. We never truly know what will happen from year to year. Not even during the so-called “good” and “peaceful” years of the past.
But our Heavenly Father knows exactly what is to come. He knows what we will need each day as the Body of Christ, as churches, as families, and as individuals. Nothing will surprise Him. He knows the beginning from the end.
God has given us a spirit of power, love, and a sound mind. If you find yourself lacking any of these today, ask Him to refresh you and provide them.
If you would like more encouragement in the realm of faith, perhaps one of these posts will meet that need.
- From My Bible Notes: Faith in Hebrews 11
- Pressing On In Faith During Difficult Times
- Living By Faith – Streams in the Desert
- Simple Living Means Persevering In Faith
- Faith When All Seems Contrary – Streams in the Desert
- Quotes About Faith
May God bless each of us with anticipation of what He will do in the year ahead and the amazing ways He will provide for our spiritual, emotional, and physical needs. ♥
Morning Hope – Proverbs 14:1-11
Thank you for the encouragement! I agree totally that staying out of fear is crucial to continuing to walk in faith in this new year! It’s what has been my strength for the past few turbulent years, and I will continue to trust in the Lord and encourage others who seem to be afraid.
Happy New Year to you and your family.