Courage in Changing Times [Monday, #430]

Change is hard. We get comfortable with the familiar and become fearful when change shows up. We can learn from Peter, who went through a change that rocked him to the core of his being. The Apostle Paul points out, “I opposed him to his face, because he stood condemned” (Galatians 2:11 NIV). Sounds serious. Reflecting on all the changes in my life, I’ve never stood condemned in them. Have you? Peter struggled with moving from a life based on the Law to a new life based on faith alone. He had mastered Law-based living by practicing it for over 20 years. Let's learn more in today's audio devotional. KEY PASSAGE:  Psalm 46:1-7 NIV God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea, though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. c There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells. God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day. Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts. The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. RESOURCES: Download the 21-DAY FRESH FAITH EXPERIENCE at www.retreatingwithgod.org. Visit FRESH FAITH 24/7, a place where you can retreat with God and get to know him more deeply: www.freshfaith247.com.  Connect with Jon at [email protected]