Fear of the Unknown: Jen Tan

                                       

Standing in the Promise of His Presence

In the middle of a difficult journey, the world can often feel like it is shifting beneath your feet. On days when the road ahead looks long and the shadows feel deep, there is a singular, unchanging promise you can lean on.

The Bible tells us in Deuteronomy 31:8 (KJV):

"And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed."

One of the most overwhelming parts of facing dangerous situations is the "unknown." You may be worried about the next step, the next scan, the next treatment, or the next conversation. But this promise reminds us that you are never walking into a "tomorrow" that God hasn't already visited. He is the pioneer of your path, clearing the way and preparing the strength you will need before you even realize you need it.

He Is With You

There is a profound difference between being supported from a distance and being accompanied in the struggle. God does not just watch over you; He walks with you. When you feel helpless or isolated, remember that His presence is your primary source of sustenance. You are abiding in a Vine that never withers.

When dismay—that feeling of being overwhelmed and discouraged—strikes, try to shift your focus: From Fear to Peace: Remember, "Peace" is not the absence of the storm, but the presence of the One who goes before you.

In this regards Jen Tan says -

"Throughout my life before my cancer diagnosis, everything seemed to go smoothly. I often told my friends that I had been lucky since young. When I was first diagnosed, I thought that since I had always been ‘lucky,’ this illness would pass quickly too. But that was not the case. And it was in this very moment that I finally realised God had been faithful all along—He never gave me up. Most of all, in my most difficult moments, He has surrounded me with a peace I have never experienced in my good days"

A Cloudy day does not mean the Sun is extinct. It is still these, waiting behind the clouds.