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for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7, ESV
We should not fear those in this world nor even death, for our God has given us power over death and the Spirit to help us love this world and show self-control, even in the midst of chaos.
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Proverbs 29:25, ESV
When we are afraid of what people might say or do to us, we fall in the trap of thinking they as if they are greater than God. No matter what this world does to us, we can know we are eternally safe in Christ.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you.”
Deuteronomy 31:6, ESV
We have been sent into the world to change it for God in the name of Jesus of Nazareth.
May we worship Him in confidence knowing He goes before and with us to accomplish this good work.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18, ESV
We know we are freed from God’s wrath, but do we still give in to fear of what others think of us? Do we love God and them enough to share the truth of the gospel, fearing God’s disapproval more than theirs?
When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the rivers, they shall not overwhelm you; when you walk through fire you shall not be burned, and the flame shall not consume you.
Isaiah 43:2, ESV
This world can be overwhelming, death and suffering terrifying, the fear of Hell debilitating.
But Christ has redeemed us, and by His Spirit we are comforted. Our hope is in Him and eternity with Him, so that our worries and fears are diminished in light of His glory.
Though the fig tree should not blossom, nor fruit be on the vines, the produce of the olive fail and the fields yield no food, the flock be cut off from the fold and there be no herd in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the Lord; I will take joy in the God of my salvation.
Habakkuk 3:17-18, ESV
Our sovereign God is in control. We have nothing to fear, for we know He has a plan. We will one day have the joy of eternal peace in His presence.
The fear of man lays a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord is safe.
Proverbs 29:25, ESV
When we follow along with the crowd or are too afraid to stand for what is true and right because of the culture, we risk offending our Creator even more.
The worst the world can do to us is kill us, and then we are with God, anyway.
for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.
2 Timothy 1:7, ESV
Our God loves enough to come and die in our place of punishment and overcome death. What should we fear? How much should we now strive to serve Him faithfully?
My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.
Psalm 73:26, ESV
No matter what a day may bring, God is in control and holding all things together. Including us. We can trust Him.
There is no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear. For fear has to do with punishment, and whoever fears has not been perfected in love.
1 John 4:18, ESV
We no longer need to fear God’s wrath after we come to Christ. Instead, we should fear for those who do not know Him and share the Gospel with them.
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