Friday Devotion - January 31

Today's offering is from Rosey Davis

There are really only two things in this world that will frighten or unsettle me: 1. fire and 2. cockroaches. These may seem like petty fears, but they are fears nonetheless. Beginning last semester, my residence hall began having several fire alarms to go off in the "wee" hours of the night, at least once a month. We all knew that these were probably occurring due to the boredom of some resident who wanted to pull a childish prank; however, several nights left me wide awake with incessant thoughts of the building burning down and me not being able to escape. I would even "see" smoke sometimes in my dorm room! During these nights, I would feel very small, helpless, and afraid. I wanted comfort. When it's 3:40 am, there are not many options as to who will answer your texts or calls. There was someone, though, that I knew would listen to me at all hours of the day. Whenever I feel alone and frightened, I find comfort in these two verses:

For He Himself has said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you." -Hebrews 13:5

Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.  -Joshua 1:9


I prayed to God to watch over the other residents and myself during the night until sleep overtook me. Nights like these have helped me to realize that even when we feel the most alone or the most frightened, God is with us. He gives us the strength and courage to journey through dark places. We are never alone!

I hope everyone has a splendid weekend, free of fire alarms. As for the cockroaches…let's all pray about those. 


Rosey