Here is a note from college, possibly that something or someone poses a threat to us. We can all remember feeling, disrespected them open up sometime, and we’re familiar with how it affects our ability to do what needs to be done. Fear in any area is never okay, especially if it keeps us from for fulfilling God’s purpose for us. However, trusting in God’s Word in this area, strengthens us to overcome it, and keep moving forward.
What are we realize it or not? We are children of God. When we truly believe this fear loses its grip on us. Romans 8:15 says, “ for you didn’t receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you receive the spirit of adoption by whom we cry, Abba father.” The spirit of fear causes us who we can resolve and shrink back. The spirit of God enables us to actually overcome whatever adversity or trouble presents itself.
Fear is from the devil, and it’s the enemy to our faith. It directly contradicts the Word of God,
“For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind” – 2 Timothy 1:7
When we are afraid to do something we know we can do, that’s the time we messed up and reflect on this scripture. Meditating on it gives us strength and courage.
Satan uses fear as a weapon to disrupt our faith. He wants us to question and doubt everything God says to us. If he can’t get it to the point of unbelief, he can move us away from trusting God. God is a very essence of love, however when we are with God we are safe from the damage fear can inflict.
“There is no fear in love, but perfect love, casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love” – 1 John 4:18.
When we are in a situation and feel the pole grip of fear in the pit of our stomachs, we are prevented from having the peace of mind God wants us to have. Lack in any area isn’t God‘s will, especially a lack of peace. Jesus came so that we might find peace in Him.
“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give it to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let your heart not be troubled, neither let it be afraid” – John 14:27
Life can send trouble at any time, but as believers, we never have to be afraid of it. The kind of like God wants for us is never passive or timid. It’s filled with wonder, excitement, adventure, but most of all, victory..
“The thief does not come, except to steal, kill and to destroy. I have come, that you may have a life, and that you may have it more abundantly” – John 10:10.
We can depend on God to always be there when we need Him. He delivers us from trouble, no matter what happens. Our full trust in his ability and willingness to rescue us when we need help gives us peace. Your own crush don’t mix: trust in God is much more powerful.
We don’t have to tolerate fear. Living in God’s will for our lives keeps us safe from it. The courage we receive from Him isn’t due to the absence of fear, but the ability to move past it. This is what a victorious life is all about.
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