FEAR NOT
Psalm 112:7
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
Life is unpredictable, constantly changing every minute, every hour, and every day. While change can be positive, it can also be frightening, especially when fear lurks in the shadows, ready to reveal its ugly side. In such moments, we must lean on our faith and trust in God, stepping forward with the assurance that He will protect us from our fears.
What are your fears? Growing up, I was terrified of snakes. It didn’t matter what kind, color, or size they were. I would actually hyperventilate if I saw one near me. Yet, I was never bitten, and I never had a valid reason to be so frightened of them. I just was. As I would stand there gasping for air, I silently repeated, “God, please don’t let it bite me.” Those seven words were a plea to God, a prayer that we would protect me; and he did. The one time a snake actually coiled up and prepared to strike me, God picked me up and moved me to safety. My husband and I had just carried two 8’ sheets of Sheetrock outside and my arms were burning from the exertion. As I was shaking them out I happened to look over my shoulder and there was a snake, coiled and ready to strike. I physically jumped over six feet in one leap, and I have no idea how I did it because my little short legs could never jump that far in normal circumstances. My husband just looked at me in awe and asked how I did that as he was looking over my shoulder and saw what caused me to react that way. After checking to make sure I was actually okay, he then took care of the snake, which was still coiled up and posing a threat in our breezeway. Amazingly, after that incident, I was no longer terrified of snakes. Yes, they still startle me, but as long as they are not venomous, I let them be.
As a child, I had another fear: monsters. I’m referring to the classic ones, the ones lurking under the bed or hiding in your closet. Needless to say, my closet door was rarely closed, just to be cautious. Fortunately, like most children, I eventually outgrew that fear.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
There are things to fear everywhere we look—spiders, heights, dark places, scary movies, and yes, even people. We were all taught about “stranger danger” when we were growing up.
If you have a car accident are you afraid to drive? You fail a test are you afraid to finish that class? Often times we are afraid to go to the doctor because we know we are going to get a lecture about our weight, our diet, our blood pressure, A1C; the lists are endless. But the one thing that these have in common is that God is there with you every step of the way. And I’m sure you’re questioning that if God was with me then how did I get overweight, why is my blood pressure high, etc. Well, that is on us. God has given us the tools we need to live this life, we just need to follow instructions and do it properly.
Last week we heard Glory & Praise sing about fear being a liar, it can have you believing the worst in the things we face day to day. But don’t let it get it’s hold on you. As long as you have faith, that God is by your side, we can overcome those fears and any others that come our way.
Joshua 1:9
This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go
They do not fear bad news; they confidently trust the Lord to care for them.
Life is unpredictable, constantly changing every minute, every hour, and every day. While change can be positive, it can also be frightening, especially when fear lurks in the shadows, ready to reveal its ugly side. In such moments, we must lean on our faith and trust in God, stepping forward with the assurance that He will protect us from our fears.
What are your fears? Growing up, I was terrified of snakes. It didn’t matter what kind, color, or size they were. I would actually hyperventilate if I saw one near me. Yet, I was never bitten, and I never had a valid reason to be so frightened of them. I just was. As I would stand there gasping for air, I silently repeated, “God, please don’t let it bite me.” Those seven words were a plea to God, a prayer that we would protect me; and he did. The one time a snake actually coiled up and prepared to strike me, God picked me up and moved me to safety. My husband and I had just carried two 8’ sheets of Sheetrock outside and my arms were burning from the exertion. As I was shaking them out I happened to look over my shoulder and there was a snake, coiled and ready to strike. I physically jumped over six feet in one leap, and I have no idea how I did it because my little short legs could never jump that far in normal circumstances. My husband just looked at me in awe and asked how I did that as he was looking over my shoulder and saw what caused me to react that way. After checking to make sure I was actually okay, he then took care of the snake, which was still coiled up and posing a threat in our breezeway. Amazingly, after that incident, I was no longer terrified of snakes. Yes, they still startle me, but as long as they are not venomous, I let them be.
As a child, I had another fear: monsters. I’m referring to the classic ones, the ones lurking under the bed or hiding in your closet. Needless to say, my closet door was rarely closed, just to be cautious. Fortunately, like most children, I eventually outgrew that fear.
Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation so why should I be afraid? The Lord is my fortress protecting me from danger, so why should I tremble?
There are things to fear everywhere we look—spiders, heights, dark places, scary movies, and yes, even people. We were all taught about “stranger danger” when we were growing up.
If you have a car accident are you afraid to drive? You fail a test are you afraid to finish that class? Often times we are afraid to go to the doctor because we know we are going to get a lecture about our weight, our diet, our blood pressure, A1C; the lists are endless. But the one thing that these have in common is that God is there with you every step of the way. And I’m sure you’re questioning that if God was with me then how did I get overweight, why is my blood pressure high, etc. Well, that is on us. God has given us the tools we need to live this life, we just need to follow instructions and do it properly.
Last week we heard Glory & Praise sing about fear being a liar, it can have you believing the worst in the things we face day to day. But don’t let it get it’s hold on you. As long as you have faith, that God is by your side, we can overcome those fears and any others that come our way.
Joshua 1:9
This is my command-be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid or discouraged. For the Lord your God is with you wherever you go
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