Living Fearless: Exchanging the Lies of the World for the Liberating Truth of God

by Jamie Winship

In our lives, there are three great mysteries to explore every day: The mystery of God and his universe. Every day we can explore the mystery of the universe. All humans love to look up at the sky. By wondering about the sky, humans have figured out planetary motion and gravitational force; they have discovered other planets and how to possibly travel there. The ones who have committed their lives to understanding this mystery have said, “We’re going to figure it out even if we die trying.” And when they figure out one thing, they learn there’s much more to know. Each day, try to understand more of the mystery of God and his universe: “God, teach me something about you and your universe that I do not know.” You’ll be doing that into eternity. He will reveal aspects of himself you never knew. The mystery of you. Trust me, you do not know yourself. If you did, you would be doing amazing things. The way you think of yourself is way too small. The way we think of the universe is way too small. Each day, try to understand more of the mystery of you: “God, teach me something about myself that I do not know.” In Psalm 139, David says, in so many words, “God, search me and know me, and reveal any wicked or offensive way in me, and then lead me in a new way. Lead me in the way of everlasting every day” (see vv. 23–24 AMP). What hinders you from living like this? Once the false self is gone, you are free to become more than you can ask or imagine. The mystery of others. Consider the...