Now when these things begin to take place, straighten up and raise your heads, because redemption is drawing near. Luke 21.28 'Take heart,' Jesus said. Matthew 9.2; 9.22; 14.27; Mark 6.50; John 16.33.
'Don't be afraid,' angels said. Genesis 21.17; Daniel 10.12; Matthew 28.5; Luke 1.13; 2.10; Acts 27.24. 'I am with you,' God said. Genesis 28.15; Deuteronomy 31.6; Isaiah 41.10; 43.2; Zephaniah 3.17; Hebrews 13.5. When crazy things happen or suffering is brought to the attention of Jesus, he responded, 'Take heart.' When something suddenly was going to change, a lot(!), angels marked it and told people, 'Don't be afraid.' When God's people felt alone, scared, abandoned, unsure, unheard, belittled..., God declared, 'I am with you.' So even though this isn't easy - straighten up, and raise your heads, because even now, your God is drawing close. Stay safe, and take care!
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AuthorI'm a recent Cambridge Theology graduate now studying for a Masters in Biblical Studies and blogging about all sorts of things! I'm interested in faith, Church, theology, social action, the great outdoors and being creative, and all of those things - along with many more - come through in my posts!
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