FEAR LESS

Fear has been woven into the fabric of human existence since the dawn of time, as evidenced from the very beginning in Genesis. Remember how Adam and Eve, overwhelmed by fear, sought refuge in the shadows? Fear distorts our perception and convinces us to hide, just as it did for them.

Moses, too, grappled with fear when God called him to lead the people out of Egypt. He felt inadequate and questioned his own abilities. Are we, like Moses, holding back from embracing the responsibilities God has entrusted us with due to fear?

Fear is a formidable barrier that can deter us from stepping into God’s promises. It closes our eyes to the opportunities He lays before us, preventing us from seizing His blessings. Consider 2 Timothy 1:7-8, which reminds us that fear doesn’t align with God’s design for us. Instead, He empowers us with a spirit of power, love, and self-discipline.

Reflecting on the story of the Israelites facing giants as they approached the promised land-it wasn’t the giants that kept them from entering; it was their perception of themselves as mere grasshoppers. Fear distorts reality and diminishes our sense of purpose and potential.

In 1 Kings 19, we encounter Elijah, a mighty prophet, gripped by fear and seeking refuge. Even the strongest can be vulnerable to its grasp. The key is learning to identify fear’s presence in our lives.

We should choose to confront fear head-on. Acknowledge its presence, but don’t let it dictate our actions. Let our trust in God’s promises outweigh the uncertainties that fear seeks to impose. By doing so, we’ll find ourselves walking confidently towards the purpose and abundance God has in store for us.