CONFRONT THIS ENEMY-FEAR
Memorise: For ye have not
received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the spirit
of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15
The scripture is replete with statements of “fear not”
from God to His people. Fear is one tool the enemy finds most useful in his
hands in making the children of God suffer failure, pain and destruction of
destiny. Often times, what people are afraid of is not real, but their minds
paint an imaginary picture of the object or situation out of proportion and the
enemy helps to blow it up. Thurs people fear what they should not be afraid of.
One the other hand, there are some situations that are
truly terrifying from a human perspective. Regarding such situations, the Lord
our God still tells us not to be afraid. He expects us to know that with Him
behind us and for us, no person, situation or thing can have us at its mercy.
This is why in Isaiah 41:10 says:
“Fear thou not;
for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee;
yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my
righteousness.”
Fear is an enemy; it paralyses the potential meant to
be deployed for activities that lead to greatness. The Bible says fear has
torment (1 John 4:18). Fear makes its victim disobedient to God. It deceives it
victim into magnifying a challenging situation above God. Such was the case of
King Saul who confessed that he had sinned because he feared the people and obeyed their voice against the
instruction of God (1 Samuel 15:24). Being fearful is a sin that can lead to an
eternity in the Lake
of Fire (Revelation 21:8)
“But the
fearful, and unbelieving, and the abomination, and murderers, and whoremongers,
and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake
which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”
Of all the listed sin above, being fearful is number
one on the list. You have no business being fearful. Jesus our Lord is greater
than any human being no matter his status. He is greater than any witch or
wizard; Satan their master is no match for Him. In fact, Colossians 2:10 says
Jesus is the head of all principalities and powers. Isaiah 8:12-13 says we
should not fear any gang-up against us, rather, God alone should be feared.
Once we fear God, we would have no one else to fear.
Action Point
Check your heart to ensure no
bitterness is taking root there. If there is any trace of it, let go of it and
pray for the healing of your soul.
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