Stories of disasters
“far removed from your tent” serve no purpose at all for you. The only possible benefit would be if you
used your knowledge of a "Bad Thing That Happened" to intercede for those who
have been hurt. Unless the Lord calls you to minister in this way, do not read stories
with upsetting or sensationalized headlines. Spiritually
this is an almost literal opening of a can of worms; the niggling little imps
of fear that make their way into your heart and mind are worm-like and
parasitic.
The news stories you read are
sensationalized in that you do not know the full scope of details. There is rarely a crime or an accident that
is as horrific in reality as it appears in print. Most are none of your concern.
None of the softening
nuances of the Holy Spirit’s presence enter into news stories. He doesn’t show up on film. Factual accounts do not include Him. And yet God's Spirit is the most real aspect of
any trial borne by those who are loved by Him.
"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand" (Isaiah 41:10).
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