Conquering Fear
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Hebrews 10:38
But the just shall live by faith [My righteous servant shall live by his conviction respecting man’s relationship to God and divine things, and holy fervor born of faith and conjoined with it] and if he draws back and shrinks in fear, My soul has no delight or pleasure in him.
Our passage tells us to live by faith.
It says the Lord does not delight in those who shrink in fear.
So, what is the secret to overcoming fear?
The answer is written in the beginning of the verse.
Live by faith.
Just two verses later, the writer of Hebrews gives us the definition of the word faith.
“Now faith is the assurance (the confirmation, the title deed) of the things [we] hope for, being the proof of things [we] do not see and the conviction of their reality [faith perceiving as real fact what is not revealed to the senses].”
Faith is like a title deed – a written guarantee.
A guarantee for what we hope for and Who we hope in.
It’s the kind of knowing, beyond a shadow of a doubt, the things we hope for are real and will come to us at the appointed time.
This is the kind of faith that overcomes fear.
As I meditate on this scripture, I realize that if I rely only on myself, I will never know the joy of moving past myself and into divine care.
I’ll never know what God can do if I rely on me instead of Him.
I’ll miss out on the opportunity to walk in the power of Almighty God.
The God Who parted the Red Sea.
And I don’t want to miss this opportunity.
It’s not that we will never be afraid.
But if we will allow God to direct our steps, He will go ahead of us and clear the way for us.
If we lean into Him, He will lead us past our fears.
If we let Him lead us past our fears, we glorify Him and walk in victory.
Today I choose to put my faith in the Lord, so He can show Himself Almighty.
May you find the kind of faith that helps you overcome your fears and allows you to walk in the true power of God.
Daily Word:
O Lord, thank You for showing Yourself powerful as we have faith in You. Increase our faith even more, so we can believe far beyond our fears and our own ability. Help us lean into You for strength and power. Help us know that You go ahead of us to clear away the obstacles in our path – the ones that look like mountains. You are the mover of mountains. May Your glory be shown as You make the impossible possible. May we rest in Your peace as we watch You work, Lord. You are Almighty God and are greatly to be praised! We praise You, Lord. Help us bless someone this day. Thank You for hearing our prayer.
Answer: I AM making a way for you, so hold fast to Me and trust in Me.
Response: Increase our faith and trust in You, O God. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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