Fear

Fear has been something which has come up a lot recently and is something I am just looking more into. Ironically, this devotional which is sent to my email everyday has started off a new series and surprise surprise...its a series on fear. So I wanted to share this first devotional which I received a couple days ago....

"Joshua 1:9 "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go."

 

I think fear is one of Satan’s biggest tricks. If we are afraid to do something, to go somewhere, or to say something, we are often stopped from even trying whatever that something is. Fear can be blinding. Halting. Disorienting. God understands this. Have you ever noticed how often the phrase “Do not be afraid” is used in the Bible? It’s everywhere. And usually, when God is saying fear not to someone, it is because they are about to embark on some incredible journey for His Kingdom. Think about it. What did the angel say to Mary right before she found out she was pregnant with the savior of the world? Fear not. To Joshua before an impossible battle? Fear not. To Paul while he was bringing the gospel story to the nations? Do not be afraid. You see, God knows there is fear in us, but He also knows that behind it all lies a kingdom opportunity. Could it be that the thing making you tremble is the very thing you're called to? It’s not about just conquering fear for conquering's sake. It's more about the potential of what lies behind it. Let's say you are afraid to pray out loud. It may be that you should just go shout a prayer into a crowded room in order to get over your fear. Or perhaps God wants you to pray out loud for a specific person He has laid on your heart. Whatever it is for you, fear not! Don’t let fear blind, halt, or disorient you from your kingdom opportunity."

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