When you find that life is taking you on a terrifying ride, stick it out; soon you'll realize the ride is over. I love the way the lady in this video is laughing. I'm not sure what she's laughing about--exactly, but I have to guess she thinks it's funny how the boy is screaming out. She knows the ride is just about over and he's going to be fine; in fact, he will be a bit more courageous if he steps on the ride again someday. Maybe he'll be the one who's laughing next time?
God is similar in this manner; He's right there with us when we're scared out of our pants. He's probably not laughing but He knows that as long as we are in his midst, we will be all right.
Consider the words of the book of Joshua, chapter 1, verses 7-9:
Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth; meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it.
Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD our God will be with you wherever you go."
Notice there is a requirement for the protection. Can we obey all of the Law? No--that's what Jesus did and why we need Him.
Be strong and very courageous my friends, brothers, and sisters...for if you have Jesus on your side, you have nothing to worry about.
