Fear, you can overcome it!

Fear! A powerful word, yet it can be defeated. Fear stymies, it halts, confuses and oppresses. Why are so many overcome by that which can be overcome? Because we have not been taught the power of Trust. Trust is the foundation of love. Far too many of us are truly uneducated when it comes to understanding and applying real substantive love. True and enduring love always has a foundation and premise of trust. It is because I trust you that I give myself fully to you. It is because I trust you that I make the sacrifices I make with you.

Trust takes fear away. You literally can strip fear of its power when you decide to trust. For example, you prepare to sit in a chair but you’re afraid to sit in it because the leg is wobbly. But then the maintenance technician comes in and tightens the screw. Now you’re willing to sit down WITHOUT fear, because the tech tightened the screw. You now trust that it is safe. My point is, to get rid of any fear; you must replace it with a trust in something that can satisfy that present concern. And who can better satisfy most of your concerns and fears? God! His word encourages us to cast all of our cares upon Him, because He cares for us. Put your trust in God and your fears will subside. Easier said than done my friend. I suggest you take one fear at a time and try to overcome them progressively.

Hundreds, even thousands of believers will miss out on God’s purpose and plan for their lives because fear has talked them into not moving forward. Trust is a risk, but not when placed in God. He never fails. He will never destroy you. He wants only to see your good. And most of all He loved you first.

How can you say you love God, but do not trust Him? How can you say you love God and remain in fear? You’re afraid to take the job – TRUST GOD! You’re afraid to marry – TRUST GOD! You’re afraid to go to the doctor – TRUST GOD! You’re afraid you’ll lose your friends if you start living the way God wants you too – TRUST GOD! You’re afraid to let it go – TRUST GOD! You’re afraid of what will happen in court – TRUST GOD! Well, my friends, believe it or not, I have feared all of those things, but I TRUSTED GOD! And I can honestly agree with Hebrews 13:6 and Psalms 27:1 “…The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me.” “The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid.” I implore you to not let FEAR get the best of you today. If you have prayed about it, and have received God’s commission for it, then just do it. Defeat fear with FAITH. You have the power, because you have His word.

Much fear, no faith! Much faith, no fear! We are more than conquerors through Him who loves us!

Peace!