Kings Will Shut Their Mouths

The prophet Isaiah, speaking of the Christ who was to come:

See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted. Just as there were many who were appalled at him—his appearance was so disfigured beyond that of any man and his form marred beyond human likeness—so will he sprinkle many nations, and kings will shut their mouths because of him. For what they were not told, they will see, and what they have not heard, they will understand.

Praise the Lord.

Fear?

I can honestly say that until the last couple of years I did not have the experience or sensation of fear. (The only exception would be when we had to deal with some very serious illnesses in two of our children, when my fear was for them.)

But with my approaching and reaching my mid-50s, I have to admit that I occasionally experience some fear about various things. I would guess that it is normal and comes with the territory.

The occasional fears I experience are not overwhelming; they don't affect my faith in God; and they don't affect my ability to function. But every now and then it's there.

New seasons of life: new experiences.