What I am missing during this time of being socially separated is our inability to gather and sing hymns together. This time will return and when it does, I believe I will have a greater appreciation as to the wealth of healing I receive as God’s people join in singing hymns of praise.
However, not being able to be together does not stop us from enjoying the power of those hymns. One of my favorites is “Have No Fear Little Flock”, number 764 in our Evangelical Lutheran Worship hymn book. For me the words are very powerful at this present time.
Have no fear little flock, have no fear little flock,
For the Father has chosen to give you the kingdom;
have no fear little flock!
Have not fear little flock, have no fear little flock,
For the Father will keep you in His love forever;
have no fear little flock!
Praise the Lord high above; praise the Lord high above,
For He stoops down to heal you, uplift and restore you;
praise the Lord high above!
Thankful hearts raise to God; thankful hearts raise to God,
For he stays close beside you, in all things works with you;
thankful hearts raise to God
Can you feel the power of these words? Our God is faithful, and he will never leave us nor forsake us, always being by our side with His power and love. For whatever you are going through today
have no fear for the One to answer your needs is in and around you.
Prayer: Lord I believe, help my unbelief. Amen
Pastor Jerry
