Fear Factor

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Fear Factor

Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God.  They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

                                                                                                                ...Psalm 20: 7-8

            Did you hear me shout when I typed out this verse?  I shouted just as much as I would have, watching Formula 1 races with Ayrton Senna in poll position.  I felt like I was his number one fan.  My husband and I would come home Sunday afternoon and eat lunch while watching the Formula 1 race, in Brazil.  Senna's untimely death kept us from really getting into the races after that.

            Today, if it is not Nascar races, big wheel monster trucks, speedboats, or even driving a Harley Davidson motor cycle, it's driving a Hummer (Humvy).  All of these stand for power in their proper field.  Mechanical power is what seems to be important.  The more expensive toy, for some, means intimidation and more power in the appearance of finances. 

How many go into debt to try to make every one think "he has the power." With this comes a false sense of security from the one that believes he is all-powerful, Satan.  Satan, I am sure, does not like the book of Revelations that reveals his end.  He will try to make you think you have power in yourself to do anything you desire, with no real consequences.  Satan is powerful, yes powerful enough to steal your soul if you let him.

The only power that really counts is the power of God.  All the rest is melted like wax, holding no form.  Those trusting in chariots and horses, says David, will be brought down and will fall. Heightened senses, adrenaline rushes are what many live for. Scars will be present to prove your bravery, as well as broken limbs and blood spilled on the tracks.  But wasting away your life, to hold on to an adrenaline rush for a few moments, is a high-ticket price to pay for an eternity without Christ. 

The power of God is the true power that holds the greatest thrill ever to exist. This thrill is eternity with Jesus, free, paid with the blood that was spilled, yes, the blood of Jesus on the Cross for you.  The blood loss in your power search is a far cry from the blood spilled on Calvary.