"To be frightened and retreat" means "to flinch" or "to back down.

What does "to be afraid and retreat" mean? 🤔
...It means "to flinch" or "to back down."
...Some people were unable to accept the forgiveness of Jesus on the cross...😱
They continued to blame themselves for their sinfulness and developed a mental illness...😓
...Even when Jesus said that forgiveness is possible, they couldn't believe it...
...We have two choices before us❗️.
...If you believe in the forgiveness of sins, you will be freed from unpleasant memories of the past.
...The other is...if you do not believe in the forgiveness of sins, you will be tormented by unpleasant memories of the past until you are called 😭
...Modern times are full of difficulties 😰
...Jesus desires that we believe in the grace and mercy that God has prepared for us and go to God.

…And not only do we go to God, but by believing in Him, grace and mercy will follow us throughout our lives 😃.

…Let us be those who believe and sustain life.
Shalom 😃

This page archives a Morning Word message shared by Pastor Peter Sunagawa on LINE. The English prose is a translation of the Japanese source message. For Scripture wording, use the BSB link above.