Luke 5:1-11. Peter was afraid of Jesus power, but the counter to that fear is not Peter’s own power but a role, a purpose within Jesus’ power. Fear not because HE has a purpose for you.

Luke 2:8-14. The angel’s counter to the shepherd’s fear wasn’t about the shepherds. It wasn’t about what they could do, but it was about who Christ is. Do not fear — not because of your own ability — but because of who he is and what that means for you and me.

Luke 1:26-33. If God was done with you, you’d be dead. And if you are part of God’s plan, what could possibly get in the way? That fact you’re alive means God still has plans for you, so you don’t need to fear. No matter how scary your circumstance appears, be certain the sovereign God has it under control.

Luke 1:5-15. The presence of God is a powerful counter to fear. As we remember who it is that is listening to and answering our prayers, so many of our fears melt away.

Fear and peace. The Bible talks a lot about both... and so will season 2 of Word in Motion. Episode 1 coming Monday, January 13.

Merry Christmas! As we conclude season 1, may these questions lead you to intentionally fulfill your purpose on Earth. That each day, through scripture and prayer we would live and love a little more as God intended.

Acts 28:17-31. Paul meets with the Jewish leaders in Rome, the very kinds of people who have been threatening him the whole time. And he proclaims Christ “with all boldness.” Full circle we come from the prayer in Acts 4:29-30.

Psalm 24. Just who is this God we are allowing to drive our lives? If our mission comes from him? Our marching orders come from him, it bears remembering just who he is as we head into the weekend.

Acts 28:1-10. What God-moments are you missing? What disciple-making opportunities are you crediting to luck or coincidence or your own competence? How can those instead be chances to point people to Jesus?

Acts 27:13-44. Paul’s calm in the midst of apparently certain death can only come from knowing who really is in control, despite the wind and the waves. When we recognize who our Father is, there is peace.