FEAR IS A MAGNET! FEAR ACTIVATES TROUBLE.
By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes)
Have we lived in fear a big percentage of our time on earth? THE CHOICE BY FAITH TRUST GOD OR BY THE FLESH LIVE IN FEAR, DOUBT AND POUT?
John 10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
One of our enemy’s greatest weapon is: FEAR, WORRY, DOUBT, ANXIETY TO KILL OUR FAITH. THE BOTTOM LINE IS FEAR IS UNBELIEF! FEAR IS A REAL TRAP AND FEAR CAN BURY YOU!
FEAR: to worry, anxiety, stress, terror, an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a threat. To be afraid, dangerous, painful or threatening, to anticipation or awareness of danger,
TWO KINDS OF BIBLICAL FEAR. FAITH RELEASES GOOD THINGS…
Ecclesiastes 12:13 Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.
Proverbs 9:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.
Good healthy “yirah”, awe, reverence, respect, to honor God and not to be afraid or scared of Him.
FEAR IS CONTRARY TO FAITH AND TRUST. LET’S LOOK AT THE BOTTOM LINE. WHERE DOES WORRY, ANXIETY AND FEAR COME FROM: THE BIBLE IS CLEAR FEAR IS NOT OF GOD--- ALL UNHEALTHY FEAR AND WORRY IS OF THE DEVIL? FEAR IS THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF FAITH AND TRUST. LET US STUDY THE WORD OF GOD AND NOT HUMAN OPINIONS.
2 Timothy 1:7 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 (NLT2) For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline
2 Timothy 1:7 (MSG) God doesn't want us to be shy with his gifts, but bold and loving and sensible.
THE BIBLE TEACHES FAITH IS WHAT ACTIVATES THE ABILITY TO DO GOOD THINGS! FEAR ACTIVATES A POWER THAT BRINGS HARM, DESTRUCTION AND HURT. DO WE HONESTLY IDENTIFY OUR FEARS AND NIP THEM IN THE BUD?
Romans 10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Romans 10:10 (NLT2) For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by confessing with your mouth that you are saved.
WITH THE MOUTH WE BELIEVE RIGHTEOUSNESS. WITH THE HEART AND THEN WITH THE MOUTH CONFESSION TO RELEASE GOD BENEFITS.
FEAR IN THE HEART RELEASES YOUR BRAIN AND MOUTH THAT BRINGS TROUBLE AND AGITATION TO THE SPIRIT PERSON.
WHAT CAN FEAR BRING ABOUT? WE MUST UNDERSTAND THAT WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE IN A BALANCED/MODERATION WAY. GOD NEVER LIFTED THE HEDGE OF PROTECTION AROUND JOB. JOB’S FEAR AND DREAD TEMPORARILY LIFTED THE HEDGE OF DIVINE PROTECTION
JOB FEARED HIS CHILDREN WAS GOING TO CURSE GOD AND NOT BE TRUE AND THAT HE MIGHT LOSE EVERYTHING. God does not override man’s will.
Job 3:25 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me.
26 I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came.
Job 3:25(MSG) The worst of my fears has come true, what I've dreaded most has happened. 26 My repose is shattered, my peace destroyed. No rest for me, ever—death has invaded life."
RECIPROCAL: IS THE SPIRIT OF FEAR DRIVING US OR ARE WE IN THE DRIVER’S SEAT? FEAR CAN BE A DRIVING FORCE THAT ATTRACTS THE THINGS WE DON’T WANT IN OUR DAILY LIVES. PEACE RULES AS FAITH IS RELEASED…
We live in the choice to release the words of faith or release the emotions of worry, doubt and fear.
Romans 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
FEAR IS A DEMONIC TOOL THAT HINDERS GOD’S PLAN AND BRINGS WAR. WE MUST GUARD AGAINST THE DESTRUCTIVE FORCE OF DOUBT, FEAR, WORRY AND ANXIETY! EXAMINE YOUR HEART
James 4:1 From whence come wars and fightings among you? come they not hence, even of your lusts that war in your members? 2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. 3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts.
Isaiah 25:4 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Isaiah 41:10 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 41:13 For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.
PERHAPS ONE OF THE MOST MIS-QUOTED VERSES OF THE BIBLE IS 1 JOHN 4:18… MANY SAY IT SAYS: PERFECT LOVE CAST OUT ALL FEAR. NO, NEVER! WE MUST HAVE THE FEAR OF GOD.
Many in the church world has lost all fear of God and a lack of respect for the holy and profane.
1 John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.
1 John 4:18 (MSG) There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life—fear of death, fear of judgment—is one not yet fully formed in love.
WE HAVE AN IMPERATIVE COMMAND: NEVER LET YOUR HEART BE AFRAID…
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
WE HAVE A STANDING INVITATION!
1 Peter 5:7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
1 Peter 5:7 (MSG) Live carefree before God; he is most careful with you.
LEARN THE WORD:
Deuteronomy 31:6 (MSG) "Be strong. Take courage. Don't be intimidated. Don't give them a second thought because GOD, your God, is striding ahead of you. He's right there with you. He won't let you down; he won't leave you."
Philippians 4:6 (MSG) Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. 7 Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life.
CONCLUSION: Learn what are you fear triggers? Read and study the word of God. We a praying believer. I can personally grantee life will send us seasons of trouble. We must refuse to allow fear to breed doubt and panic in our hearts. If we will identify what fear is trying to do to cause us to lose focus on the eternal. We can overcome the spirit of fear. By acknowledging fear is a daily battle, but faith will
Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.
Psalm 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
His servant, Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes)
