Jeremiah 51:15 – “It is he who made the earth by his power, who established the world by his wisdom, and by his understanding stretched out the heavens.”

A few months back, at precisely 3:15 a.m., I took my little dog Kyra outside.  A small bunny was in the yard, and a small possum was under the peach tree.  She was apprehensive and cautious.   She slowly went to see, and the possum climbed the tree.  It was an unfamiliar sight that caused her to be uneasy and careful.

As I read, prayed, and pondered Jeremiah, I thought about her reaction.  We sometimes are not cautious when we should be and apprehensive when we should not be.  That which is outside our comfort zone troubles us.  The unknown is often frightening. Our journey of life is filled with the unknown.  Most have experienced such uncertainty that they feel that God is light-years away.  They feel alone and even abandoned.

The declaration concerning Israel in Jeremiah 51:5 is applicable to us.   It says that Israel and Judah were not bereaved of their God, Even Though their land was filled with wickedness.  Is that not a picture of today?  But God is still with us, and we have no reason to be fearful or hesitant.

Jeremiah 51:15 reminds us that He is the creator of everything.   Jeremiah 51:19 is applicable.  Our portion is not like the world; God is our portion.  That is the reason we can banish all fear and trepidation.

We must avoid being like the servant given one talent.  Fear, uncertainty, and hesitancy cost him everything.  Take what God has graced you with and use it.  In using it, it multiplies and pleases God.  He does not ask us to do what is beyond our ability.   He does not compare us to others who are more capable.   He only asks for faithfulness.

We can be like little Kyra and overly cautious because we are facing something unknown and new or trusting.  Never reckless but bold in Him.  He never fails.  Another may be doing great exploits, and we are serving in obscurity.  The reward in heaven will not be based on quantity but on faithfulness and obedience.  

Never allow the uncertainty of the unknown to hinder your willingness to obey.   Either God is our keeper, or He is not.

Have a victorious, bold day in Jesus!