"SUPERSTITION AND FEAR"

by Vicki Sturgill

The New Year to most of us means promises to do better: work harder–study harder–eat less–lose weight–exercise daily–daily Bible readings–pray more–and on we can go. This year the emphasis on television programs was different. New things were presented saying they were the old and perhaps for some people they were old, but certainly not what should have been presented. The television programs spoke of superstitious means of reaching those goals you would like to reach. People were encouraged to put bay leaves in their billfolds to make sure they earned a lot of money during the year. We were told we needed to get rid of our old “energy” by taking baths in certain spices and aromas. Then to renew or “energy” we were to take bathe in other spices and aromas. Eating certain beans would make our New Year be prosperous. Looking for a husband or wife? Eat pomegranates. Clothes used for the New Year parties were to be white, yellow or gold. Certain fish were a must on the menu. Sad to say, many people today are steeped in superstition and fear. It is not God´s will that we live such a miserable life that comes from superstition and fear. I Peter 5:7-11 gives us the recipe for an abundant and joyful life. “Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour; Whom resist stedfast in the faith knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.” Never has it been so necessary to depend upon the Lord for protection. Just knowing that He will protect and care for us brings calm to our hearts. Jéssica, a 16 year from our church, leaves home every morning before the sun rises for school. She must pass a corner where drug and alcohol addicted young men hang out. We must cast our worries upon the Lord to protect this young lady. Only her faith in the Lord keeps her on her daily trip to school. Satan has won the hearts of so many in the world today. But we can thank and praise our Lord that he has strengthened us to face the evil around us so that we join Peter in saying “To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen”

04/16/2008
Vol.2 - No.2

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