David Jeremiah Daily Devotional For Today 3rd September, 2018
Theme – REFUSAL TO PANIC
Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?
Matthew 8:26
Recommended Reading: Matthew 8:23-27
Many of the storms in the Bible were occasions for God to teach us about faith. Just as the weather changes from sunny to stormy, so some of our days are bright and happy; while others are dark and tempestuous. Our Lord is the same in every condition, and all the winds and waves are under His control. In Matthew 8, the disciples woke Jesus during a storm on the Sea of Galilee. They were terrified. After rebuking the storm, Jesus rebuked His disciples, saying, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?”
Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones said, “Faith is the refusal to panic. Do you like that sort of definition of faith? Does that seem to be too earthly and not sufficiently spiritual? It is of the very essence of faith. Faith is the refusal to panic, come what may.”
If you’re in a boat and the waters are raging, remember—the Savior is aboard. He wants you to trust Him, and faith is the refusal to panic.
This agitation and alarm always carries with it a lack of implicit trust and confidence in Him.
Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Martyn Lloyd-Jones, Spiritual Depression (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1965), 143.
I commend Pastor David Jeremiah on his beautiful works to spread the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. I pray to financially contribute to his mission to spreading the Gospel to the ends of the earth in the nearest future. But I have the most pressing need which I’m even seeking the help of those who may be concern. I have started a residential low cost project but I got stuck half way due to financial challenges. The house in question is near roofing and can not continue so you kindly permit to use this platform and seek contribution from individuals who may be touched? I’m afraid of the coming rainy season. Please I beg you to support me as the Holy Spirit directs.