God has not given us a spirit of fear
When it seems like the whole world is shaking and the systems of the world are in turmoil, it’s never been more important as believers to fix our eyes on Jesus and remember that He promises us “we are receiving a Kingdom that cannot be shaken”. (Hebrews 12:28)
It’s a Kingdom He came to establish and it is not of this world. I love what Jesus said to His disciples in John 16:33 (NIV)
“I have told you these things, so in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble, but take heart I have overcome the world”
And we know as we walk with Him in these troubled times, as we lean into Him and as we allow Holy Spirit to bring revelation of His heart and ways to guide us, then we can access so much more of His grace to overcome and walk in faith.
I hear the Lord say: “Say to those with fearful hearts:” Be strong, and do not fear; for your God is coming to destroy your enemies. He is coming to save you”. (Isaiah 35:4 NLT)
It seems that fear has become the biggest enemy of our time. Fear of the future, fear of the energy crisis, fear of disease and sickness, fear of war…. and there is most definitely an agenda at work to sow seeds of fear and anxiety in the hearts of people. The good news is that the Lord knew we would struggle with fear in these days and He has provided all we need to overcome and walk in faith and trust that He is a good Father who has given us His Spirit to overcome all these things.
Paul says in 2 Timothy 1:7:
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love and of a sound mind” (NKJ)
So, let’s choose to trust God and believe what He has said and not the media and declare these promises over our lives and families and over our communities.
Pam Semp – 29th August 2022