Reply To: OCU C)OST A Devotion 05
Matthew 10:28 reminds us that while it’s ok to fear things that can harm our bodies,like violence, natural disasters, those fears are temporary. Jesus teaches that the soul matters more than the body because the soul is eternal. Physical harm only lasts for this life, but spiritual consequences last forever.
The passage also makes it clear that only God has authority over us . Satan may try to influence or deceive people, but he does not have the power to destroy the soul—only God does. Because of that, we should focus more on our relationship with God than on the fears of this world.
The challenge is to truly know Jesus, because Scripture says that having the Son means having life. This verse encourages believers to live with reverence for God rather than fear of worldly threats.
