And I quote,

This is a big old world, and it is full of the habitations of
darkness, but nowhere in its vast expanse is there one thing of which
a real Christian need be afraid. Surely a
fear-ridden Christian has never examined his or her defenses.

Agreed.  On the other hand, what if sed Christian is fearful, that is, full
of fear, and the darkness feels greater than the light?  What if the
fear-ridden Christian, after examination of his, or her, defenses, is still
controlled, or tormented, by fear?  What is your solution then?  Is that
Christian doomed to live out the rest of his, or her, life in such a state
of spiritual chaos and despair?  Are they, therefore, chosen to live as one
suffering for Christ as some ignorantly teach?  What if they know the Bible
verses of personal defense forwards and backwards and yet find they aren't
working for them?  Does this mean the Bible isn't true, or God doesn't love
them as much, or they are simply weak minded and somehow flawed in their
creation?  Just questions to ponder because such is reality.  No, I am not
writing to Reeva but I would write to the author for such felonious Biblical
teaching if I know who he, or she, was.

Phil.






----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Reeva Parry" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:06 AM
Subject: Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms


> Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms
>
>
> The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting
> arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say,
> "Destroy!"--Deuteronomy 33:27.
>
>
> Surely, Bible-reading Christians should be the last persons on earth
> to give way to hysteria. They are redeemed from their past offenses,
> kept in their present circumstances by the power of an all-powerful
> God, and their future is safe in His hands. God has promised to
> support them in the flood, protect them in the fire, feed them in
> famine, shield them against their enemies, hide them in His safe
> chambers until the indignation is past, and receive them at last into
> eternal tabernacles.
>
> If we are called upon to suffer, we may be perfectly sure that we
> shall be rewarded for every pain and blessed for every tear.
>
> Underneath will be the Everlasting Arms, and within will be the deep
> assurance that all is well with our souls. Nothing can separate us
> from the love of God--not death, nor life, nor height, nor depth, nor
> any other creature.
>
> This is a big old world, and it is full of the habitations of
> darkness, but nowhere in its vast expanse is there one thing of which
> a real Christian need be afraid. Surely a
> fear-ridden Christian has never examined his or her defenses.
>
>
> "Lord, I'll go today in the power of these awesome promises. I'll
> rest in these strong assurances. I'll face this 'big old world' and
> its 'habitations of darkness' in complete peace as I trust You
> completely today. Amen."
>
>