Romans 5:15 – But the free gift is not like the trespass. For if many died through one man's trespass, much more have the grace of God and the free gift by the grace of that one man Jesus Christ abounded for many. (ESV)

I have had athlete's foot, a fungal infection, since I was a child at school. It comes and goes, but never goes far. I used to use a well-known make of antifungal cream, but it was useless to stop the fungus. Then one day, I found a treatment that is amazing in its effectiveness, which for decades I have applied regularly when I see the signs.

I have an ultra-violet torch that shines a blue light. When shone on my feet in the dark, the fungus fluoresces brilliant white, even below the surface of the skin, shining between my toes, which is a giveaway of its presence. So, I apply the cream for a few days until it goes away, but unseen, it waits to come and attack again.

The fungus is a lot like my sins and fears. They hide nearby waiting to re-engage. Originally there was no fear in the Garden of Eden. Then the devil came. He, or his minions, are behind all perverse fears. Jesus is the answer to our unreasonable fears and doubts, something that I have experienced firsthand. It is a gift.

I have seen Jesus' restorative love beat the wiles of the evil one when he evokes destruction, fear, dissipation, and doubt, every time. Every time! We just have to ask, no matter where we are! Simple. Maybe there is only time to say one thing: Help me, Jesus!

I regularly pray for people through the day when God reminds me. Often, He moves in a way more clandestinely than I would appreciate. I have to know my place; God is the One with the perfect timing, and the capacity to heal, to restore, and to deliver us. I am just the courier ringing the bell, knocking on the door.

As I start the day, I talk to God about my fear and doubt and reflect upon my lack of faith and how that has influenced my expectancy in prayers for healing, and so on.

As Christians, we all begin to undertake a process of following by believing and accepting Jesus as the Son of God, Who has authority over everything. What we are able to give over of ourselves to Him, He always accepts, and we have to believe and trust in the efficacy of God's love for ourselves and for those He sends us.

As we come to Him, Jesus is the only One Who has the ability to treat our fallen condition perfectly, to shine a light on our sin, to cleanse us, and to bring us back into the harmony which will one day be perfected in heaven with Jesus. Let us thus come to Him today!

Prayer: Lord, today, we need You with us to make a difference. Shine Your light, cleanse us from our failings, and come with us. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.