Fear or Faith

For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7 NIV)

Fear cripples us, hold us back, lies to us that we are not good enough or we cannot do it! When we give in to fear it limits us. "Fear has to do with punishment."

However, faith does the opposite! My faith rises when I stand on the Word of God and look at my situation through the Word that I'm standing on. I love reading the Word each day because it reminds me of who I am through Christ and what I can do. The Words I feed on each day are like signposts along the road reminding me and directing me!

The song by Chris Tomlin comes to mind.....my faith shall be my eyes! Faith in God, His PERFECT love and in His POWERFUL word can drive out fear!!

Here are two of the many signposts......

Romans 8:15 

The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship.And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.”

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Thank you Father for the indwelling of Your Spirit. Thank you for reminding me through Your Word this morning that Your Spirit DOES NOT make me timid but it does the opposite. Your Spirit gives me POWER, LOVE and SELF DISCIPLINE. Precious Holy Spirit, overwhelm me this morning with Your beautiful and powerful presence. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Our God is a Covenant God - Part 8

Fear and Unbelief

Through their fear and unbelief, Israel was disobedient and did not take possession of their inheritance. They forfeited their covenant promises and were forced to wander around in the wilderness for 40 years.
Have you allowed fear and unbelief to hinder you from taking possession of your inheritance??

• Know who you are in Christ and what is legally yours.
• Allow these promises to sink deep within your spirit knowing they have been sealed with the Blood of Jesus and that they cannot fail.
• Be filled with hope......an expectation that you are going to receive what you have desired.
• Believe....have faith, be fully persuaded that God is going to do exactly what he has promised He would do!!!!!!!!!