So recently as our family grew to 4, I built the boys bunk beds.  Eli was super excited and couldn’t wait to have the top bunk.  Even before I got the mattress in place he would climb the ladder and proceed to launch himself off the top onto the mattress below.  Screaming with joy he convinced Silas to try it also.  Next thing you know our 3 year old is also climbing.  The only difference when Silas reached the top, the threshold of having to step over the edge he froze. You could see the fear take over. And just like that Eli jumped into action, climbing up behind him.  Reaching him he started saying to Silas, “it’s okay buddy, God’s got this, you have nothing to fear,” as he patted him on the back.

All I could do was smile picturing Silas flipping over the top.  I was gonna correct him that maybe that’s not quite what God meant in saying, “do not fear.” But then I just kept thinking about the simple concept of faith like a child and that is what he can grasp right now.  

It was definitely a proud moment realizing that thing are starting to sink in,  he is hearing us.  (At times haha). 

But then it got me thinking what if we as adults had that simple grasp of faith also when fear starts to consume us.  Like Jesus patting us on the back saying, “it’s okay, I got this.”  How many of our fears would be alleviated if we understood that God himself is truly with us as we face life.  We can trust the king of kings with our everyday fears.  Nothing we are going through is beyond our Savior.  

“This is my command—be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.””

‭‭Joshua‬ ‭1:9