NOT THE SPIRIT OF FEAR

SONG:

Stand still and know that he is God,

there is no need to fight,

the battle is not yours,

the battle is the Lord's.

TEXT:

 "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind". - 2Tim.1.7.

Fear is false evidence that appears to be real, but not real. In other words, it is a false imagination of your heart. It makes you follow the tradition of man and would not allow you to follow the pattern of God.

Our Scripture reference says that God has not given us the Spirit of fear and timidity but of power, love and self-control. Fear is an insult to God who has assured us of His goodness. When we exhibit fear, it means that we are doubting the power, authority and ability of God to solve our problems.

  A doubtful mind is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. In such a mind, the obstacle is all that is seen; the eyes are off the goal. The fear of an obstacle brings failure and disappointment.

As children of God, when we take our eyes off God, we are bound to see the magnitude of our problems instead of seeing the bigness and greatness of our God.

 Peter did the extraordinary by walking on water; but when he took his eyes off his Master Jesus, he began to sink.

"But when he saw the wind boisterous, he was afraid; and beginning to sink, he cried, saying, Lord, save me" - Matt.14.30.

 Nobody who's enslaved by fear is free or rich in faith. Remember the story of Job and what he went through because of fear.

"For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me." - Job.3.25

Most of the time, the things we fear are poverty, sickness, failure, disappointment, death and many more. These things have already been taken care of by Jesus on the Cross of Calvary. It is our responsibility to confess and appropriate by faith the liberty Christ has purchased for us through His atoning sacrifice (see Gal 5:1). In consequence thereof, we are to always think of success, victory, good health, abundant life and lots more. This is God's great intention for every one of His children. Hallelujah!

PRAYER

Lord, remember your Words regarding which you have caused me to hope. I will fear not, in Jesus name. 🙏 🙏 🙏