Proverbs 3:25 says you should have no fear of sudden disaster or the ruin that overtakes the wicked. Why? Verse 26 gives us the reason. That is, God will be at your side and will keep your foot from being snared. Isn’t that great news? You ought to have absolute confidence in God for your life and not be limited by what fear always suggests.
There is something you need to have if you are to fear the Lord and shun evil. It is called wisdom. That is why Proverbs 14:16 tells us that “the wise fear the Lord and shun evil…”. If you lack wisdom, ask the Lord. He will give it to you liberally (see James 1:5) because He knows when His wisdom is abundant in your life, you will live in reverence for Him, and your life will be beautiful.
Living in fear (reverence) of God in an increasing manner has a direct link to walking in divine obedience to God’s commands. The more you are careful to obey God’s commands, the higher you’ll increase in wisdom in Christ.
You have to learn how to clamp down your worry list in your mind, especially when you are with Jesus in prayer or in church. If you don’t do this, busying yourself won’t make you enjoy the Lord, even as a minister doing His work. Before God, devotion unto Him precedes duty for Him, although both are important. Don’t misplace this priority in your life.
Martha wanted her brother to come back alive, but she resisted it when Jesus ordered people to remove the stone covering the tomb. That is what happens when you want something from God but haven’t positioned yourself to get that thing. Don’t do that!
The Father loves you so much that you don’t need to be afraid to draw near Him. Yes, God is sovereign, all-powerful and encompassing God. But His love personality has created the platform for every human being to draw nearer to Him. That is why no matter how bad you think you are, you don’t need to be afraid to come near a loving God willing to open the depth of His love for you.
Dear preacher, do not be afraid to preach the truth, even if people forsake you. God didn’t call you to make a name for yourself or to preach messages other people like you to preach. He called you to be faithful, which you must fulfil because you’ll be accountable unto Him in the end.
The power of faith stands in stark contrast to the paralysing effects of fear. That encourages believers to strengthen their faith, support one another in love, and foster unity within the Christian community. May this understanding deepen our commitment to living fearlessly in Christ.
You cannot have an impactful ministry if you speak like a toddler before people, even if God has anointed you. No! You need divine authority to fuel your charisma to lead and teach God’s people entrusted in your hands.
Not everyone will like you for what you do, even if you always do the right thing. Sticking to saying the truth will attract enemies from diverse areas – government and even families. So enough of the people-pleasing, and do what God tells you to do.
Dear Christian, you must conquer the fear of man in anything you are doing. When you fear people, you’ll not be yourself in your own space. Fight off this evil affecting this generation, making people live as hypocrites and liars because of what people will say about them.
God is the all-powerful God. There’s nothing too hard for Him. However, He needs your partnership to fulfil His divine mandate for your life well. So don’t be afraid. When you feel like you can’t do that thing God spoke to you about, go back in prayer and draw your strength from Him. He’s with You!
