Revelation 1:16-17
16 In his right hand he held seven stars, from his mouth came a sharp two-edged sword, and his face was like the sun shining in full strength. 17 When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. But he laid his right hand on me, saying, “Fear not, I am the first and the last,
“Fear not” is an interesting command. Fear isn’t an action like murder or adultery, but a reaction like flinching. The person who makes the command has to have a combination of strength and love. We can only obey if the one making the command is strong enough to be in control and yet kind enough to trust.
I’m sure it took a minute for John to obey. He had just seen Jesus in His fierce glory, glowing like the sun. That Jesus, who has all strength to handle any situation, laid His world-shaping right hand on John and said, “Fear not”. We have seen His power, now we see His care. We need never fear again.
Prayer Prompt: Lord, please forgive us for thinking You too small or too uncaring to help in our time of need.