Morning Devotional:
I don’t know what brought it to my mind last night but I was remembering a day when someone dared me to do one of those climbing walls at a local Bible camp. I’m not very athletic, but I’m also not one to turn down a dare, so I stepped into the gear and got in line to do the climb.
When I got to the wall, it was me and two kids. The camp counselors said go, and the kids are up the wall in no time. I get about halfway up and I get stuck. It wasn’t that I couldn’t find the next toe hold or the best hand grip – I was stuck in fear.
By this time a crowd had formed at the base of the wall and they were cheering me on. I still couldn’t move – that is, until another girl about 12 years old or so climbed up beside me and offered her help to show me how to make it the rest of the way. She showed me every next move I needed to make and soon, I was at the top of the wall, ready for a speedy zip line ride down to the ground on the other side.
What I needed most in my moment of fear was to know the next move I needed to make, and God was faithful to provide just what I needed. When fear strikes, it’s time to trust in the One who directs our steps, especially when one at a time is what you really need.
– Beth
Burning Question:
Passover begins today. When did you feel that God protected you?
Bible Quiz:
Question: What island was Sergius Paulus the deputy or proconsul of?
Answer: Cyprus (Acts 13:4-7)
Storytime: I dropkicked my Diet through a wall!