HIS LOVE QUIETENS YOUR FEAR!

“The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.” Zephaniah 3:17. (NKJV).

“Grandfather.” Timmy poked his arm. “I heard a monster outside my window.” His voice quivered. “Can I sleep with you?"

Grandfather grabbed his robe. “Did you see what caused the noise?” Timmy shook his head.

A harsh trill pierced the silence. Timmy hid behind Grandfather. “What is it? I thought it was a bad dream but when I woke up, I heard it again.”

“Hand me your flashlight, son.” He walked to the window in Timmy’s room and waited.

When the mysterious noise sounded, Grandfather flashed his light into the night. Perched on a tree limb sat an Eastern Screech Owl.

“Cute little fellow, isn’t he?” Grandfather put his arm around his grandson. “He won’t hurt you. He’s perched on the limb near the streetlight waiting for his supper.” Just then, the owl swooped down, picked up a rodent, flew away.

“Wow. He didn’t make a sound when he flew but he sure did make a racket when he talked!”

Grandfather chuckled. “That little owl jerked you from a deep sleep, Timmy. Our enemy does that in our lives to cause fear. When that happens, run to the Lord. He is The Mighty One. He rejoices when you come to Him. He will quiet your fear with His Love--”

“Like you did, Grandfather?” Grinning, he added. “In the light, the screech owl was kind of cute.”

Grandfather smiled, put his arm around Timmy. “Right. Now how about a cup of hot chocolate before  we go back to bed?” 

“With whipped cream on top?” At Grandfather's grin, Timmy headed for the kitchen, bare feet slapping the hardwood floor.

“Know what?”

“What's that, son?”

“God did quiet my fears and now I'm rejoicing!” His whipped cream mustache emphasized his smile.

He swallowed hard, hugged his grandson. “Thank you, Lord.”

Kingdom Thinking. No matter what happens in my life, I must remember I am not alone. The Lord promises never to leave nor forsake me. He loves me with an everlasting love. He keeps His promises. His love brings quiet to my heart. He offers the same to you. Won’t you come to Him?