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1 Corinthians 15:57-58, 2 Timothy 1:7, Comfort, Fear Not, Fearlessness, Fix your eyes on Jesus, God's God This!, God's got your "it", Hebrews 12:1-2, Hebrews 13:5-6, Hebrews 4:14-16, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 37:23-24, Psalm 56:3-4, Trust God
Bible Ballistics: Vol. 16 No. 12 Don’t Let Fear Rule YOU???
I have a very brief and simple word for today—God’s is trustworthy, and we don’t have to fear what HE is doing.
“What time I am afraid,
I will trust in thee.
4 In God I will praise his word,
in God I have put my trust;
I will not
fear what flesh can do unto me.” Psalm 56:3-4
Even when we are facing uncertain days, as we are now on every hand, we can count on God to direct our steps. I hope that this will be a word of encouragement for you and me! While things in the world may alarm or distress us, it’s just natural to experience fear or alarm; when our health is less than stellar, or the people that we love are plagued by uncertain futures, our God is still in charge.
“For God hath not given us
the spirit of fear;
but of power,
and of love,
and of a sound mind.” 2 Timothy 1:7
Paul assured Timothy that God gives us what we need to be successful in His kingdom, and we don’t have to let fear rule our hearts, minds or our lives! Fear is an emotion, not a sin, but when we let sin take control of us, it can lead us to sin. That is why we must remember where we are grounded, and that is in Jesus Christ and Him alone; keeping our eyes on Him, and our hearts and minds steeped in HIS Word!
“The steps of a good man
are ordered by the LORD:
and he delighteth in his way.
24 Though he fall,
he shall not be utterly cast down:
for the LORD upholdeth him
with his hand.” Psalm 37:23-24
Even the author of Hebrews assures us that wherever we go, or whatever we do, we are never alone, and we can walk in confidence with our God. It’s been a little uncertain and precarious at our house lately, and maybe you are having uncertain things encircle you and yours; but I am here to remind you that we need not fear, but just keep our eyes on our Jesus for HE is always there. And no matter the need HE knows—and HE cares. You can trust to HIS care and come into HIS presence with confidence!
“Seeing then that we have a great high priest,
that is passed into the heavens,
Jesus the Son of God,
let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest
which cannot be touched
with the feeling of our infirmities;
but was in all points tempted
like as we are,
yet without sin.
16 Let us therefore come boldly
unto the throne of grace,
that we may obtain mercy,
and find grace to help
in time of need.” Hebrews 4:14-16
“Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about
with so great a cloud of witnesses,
let us lay aside every weight,
and the sin which doth so easily beset us,
and let us run with patience
the race that is set before us,
2 Looking unto Jesus
the author
and finisher
of our faith;
who for the joy
that was set before him
endured the cross,
despising the shame,
and is set down
at the right hand
of the throne of God.” Hebrews 12:1-2
Chapter 13 of Hebrews continues with a powerful message of assurance!
“Let your conversation
be without covetousness;
and be content
with such things as ye have:
for he hath said,
I will never leave thee,
nor forsake thee.
6 So that we may boldly say,
The Lord is my helper,
and I will not fear
what man shall do
unto me.” Hebrews 13:5-6
So, friends, my word to you (and me) is that we fix our eyes on Jesus, remembering that HE never fails, and we can trust that HE is working all things for our good and to His glory. I trust HIM!!! Do you??? Remember—He IS coming back—He wins, and so do we! So, let’s serve Him fearlessly and faithfully in all we do, no matter the trials or difficulties that we encounter; remember don’t let fear rule your decisions and your life! Instead, let Jesus rule—HE will always lead you rightly—without fear!
“But thanks be to God,
which giveth us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 Therefore,
my beloved brethren,
be ye stedfast,
unmoveable,
always abounding
in the work of the Lord,
forasmuch as ye know
that your labour
is not in vain
in the Lord.” 1 Corinthians 15:57-58
As God told Isaiah:
“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.” Isaiah 41:10
That kind of says it all….God’s got you and whatever your “it” is! God’s got “it”—and “YOU”!!! Trust HIM—HE never fails!
Amen and Amen!!!