Fear is a powerful emotion, and as human beings, we’re no stranger to it. However, it has no place in the life of a believer who understands God’s love. Our world is filled with threats and uncertainty, but we’re not called to live in fear. Instead, we’re called to rest in the assurance of God’s protection and grace.
God’s love casts out fear and replaces it with peace. He hasn’t given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. There’s no fear in love, but perfect love casts out fear, because fear has torment.
Fear isn’t from God; it’s a tool of the enemy to keep us in bondage. Jesus came to set us free from this bondage and to give us life more abundantly. One of His finished works was to deliver those who, through fear of death, were all their lifetime subject to bondage. Satan—the thief—comes to steal, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came so that all might have life.
God’s protection isn’t earned but received by faith. We’re safe not because of what we do, but because of who He is. His promises are our shield, and His presence is our refuge.
We’re established in righteousness and far from oppression; terror can’t come near us, because God has commanded it so. We’re “Psalm 91” protected. He covers us with His feathers and shelters us with his wings. His faithful promises are our armor and protection.
It’s okay to be afraid occasionally, as long as we don’t let this emotion dominate us. Because of what Jesus did, it no longer controls us. God’s favor toward us gives us peace like nothing else can.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for releasing us from the yoke of fear and replacing it with Your love. We can now live free, the way You want us to. In Jesus’ name, amen.
Scriptures:
2 Timothy 1:7
1 John 4:18
Hebrews 2:15
John 10:10
Isaiah 54:14
Psalm 91:4, NLT