Ephesians 2:8-9
For by grace you have been saved through faith, and this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God— not the result of works, so that no one may boast.

Today’s biblical quotation presents faith as the communication channel for obtaining God’s gift of his saving grace, and for effectively dealing with life’s everyday activities and challenges. Fear can become a roadblock in pursuit of these activities, and we need to overcome it. As a roadblock, fear encounters us in such ways as:

  • fear of failure,
  • fear of rejection,
  • fear of danger or
  • fear of ridicule.

On the other hand, faith can bring out our confidence, and endow us with the courage to overcome these fears. Confidence to:develop appropriate techniques to avoid failure,appreciate the merit of a request or proposal, and enhance its acceptability,follow safe procedures to address hazards ordeal with any belittlement or naysaying.

Today’s Biblical passage tells us that His gift of grace, through faith, gives us the ability to overcome fear; all we have to do is pray that we accept this gift. Have faith that God has your back, and know that He loves you. Finally, note the admonishment that your abilities are His gifts to you, and boasting of success is NOT appropriate!!!

Prayer

Lord, help us maintain our faith in You, so that 
we have no reason to be fearful. Send us chances to 
do your work of improving the welfare of humankind 
confidently, so we make this world a better place 
because of our presence in it. 
Amen.