Does fear control you?
Jen and I were in Colorado a few years ago, staying at a remote cabin. One evening we came home to the front door being slightly propped open. At that point fear took over. I thought someone had broken in and was stalking us. I decided to take the largest kitchen knife and kept it close by my side all night. How quickly fear can pounce on us and dominate our thoughts.
Lehman Strauss once said of the believer, “You are immortal here on earth until your work is done!” Whoa. That’s a different perspective.
This week we will explore how Daniel could be so fearless amid being cast into a den of lions. Is it possible to cultivate courage? What made the difference for him?