Is there something you fear that would make you act irrationally? Fear is one of the most intense emotions we can face as humans. It’s the moment all our senses come alive. Your pastor is extremely claustrophobic. I mean it’s bad for me. The thought of being in a small space is terrifying. My heart races, I hyperventilate, and panic. I remember a simulation ride at Universal; I made them stop it and let me out. Let me be as vulnerable and open about this fear as I can, it’s so bad I stress over seating at a restaurant. If you ever go out to dinner with me, if you love me, don’t ever make me take the inside seat in a booth, I’ll walk out! Have you ever been so afraid or so angry you felt betrayed or forgotten by God? Fear is the moment when you realize you don’t have control of a situation and/or its potentially damaging outcome. It’s those moments we are tempted to question God’s motives, or even His existence. Why have you forgotten about me God? You are just going to just let me suffer, not fix this mess? What’s wrong with you? Both are in play in today’s passage.
