Several years ago, I met an interesting character. I didn't really feel comfortable around him, but was glad he was attending church. He had a RV which eventually ended up parked on the church grounds. This was not to be a permanent situation.
He had a drinking problem, another reason I was glad he was at church. At least he was trying, right?
Eventually though, one night he got a bit nutty. He ended flashing a gun at people. It was time for him to go. He ended up escorted off the property that night, and was asked not to return.
I was nervous though he would and do something crazy. Luckily, he never did.
A few years later came another fearful time. The church was trying to do something good for the community. Unfortunately, God was removed from this ministry. The ministry was closed, so that God could once again be glorified.
During this time we (my husband, me, and the kids) received threatening phone calls. It was a very fearful time. One of the messages was "I hope you all choke on your food and die."
Even though we were fearful, we still continued to serve God. We prayed and asked for safety.
This is why this week has been deja vu. Last Sunday another threatening phone called happened. Fear once again gripped me. I called out to God and felt His peace.
Until it started again this Sunday. This person was again called and left an upsetting message. Terror consumed me.
Sometimes it's hard to find peace when there is a fear of the unknown. It's hard when one is never quite sure what someone else is really thinking.
Still though I know I must trust in God. I will try not to fear even when things seem unsettled.
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