Fear Part One: November 4, 2009

TODAYS WORD FOR WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 4, 2009

FEAR
PART ONE
Defined by Webster:
A distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil or pain; whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid; concern or anxiety.

GODS WORD

“Do not be afraid, I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.” Genesis 15:1

“Let all the earth fear the Lord.” Psalm 33:8

“I sought the Lord and He heard me and delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4

WORDS FROM KEN AND DOTTIE

Fear is one of the most relevant subjects found in God’s Word. Some fears are so powerful that one can become momentarily paralyzed by them. One can become physically ill because of fear. Therefore we must, as believers, give ourselves to the Lord and study the Word of God as it has all of the tools necessary to combat the fears that come upon us.

Our friend Dr. Porter Barrington gives us three fears that can keep us from knowing the Lord and doing His will:

• The fear that you will fail.
• The fear that you cannot live up to God’s standards.
• The fear that you cannot obey God’s Word.

The important thing to remember is that these fears, if we do not get them out of our lives, may condemn us to eternal hell.

Over 80 times in God’s Word we read the words “DO NOT FEAR” or “FEAR NOT.” We are living in a world filled with fear. Parents are fearful for their children. Children are fearful of facing what is unknown to them. Adults are fearful about their work, their homes, their families, their finances and their futures. The scriptures are clear when they tell us that when we seek the Lord, He will hear us and will deliver us from all of our fears. Remember these verses say “ALL FEARS.” Faith in the Lord overcomes fear.

If you are fearful about “THINGS” in your life or about life in general it is time for you to take time now and evaluate your relationship with Jesus. Seek the Lord; He will hear you and He will deliver you from ALL your fears!

TODAYS FAMILY PRAYER

Help me today to conquer every fear that I may have in my life. Give me the desire to seek Your name and lay each fear at Your feet so that You can deliver me from these fears. Help me to reach out to others that are facing fears in their lives and allow me to lead them to You so that they can enjoy the same peace in their hearts that You have given me.