“For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.” v. 7
Fear is a powerful thing. It can keep us trapped in so many areas and even cause us to question God, ourselves, our family, and our friends. Fear can cause us physical pain as well as emotional pain. However, fear can be defeated, when we trust the Lord and turn to Him with all of our stuff, not just parts of it.
Many times our greatest fear is the unknown. When we let the fear of the unknown trap us, we limit our effectiveness to be used by God. So, we have to come to the point where we understand that fear is the opposite of faith.
God doesn’t want us to fearful, He wants us to be faithful! When we step out in faith, He gives us the power to walk through every fearful situation. Each situation will cause us to experience His love and Supernatural Power, causing us to become more self-disciplined in the process. But let me warn you, facing your fear and stepping out in faith, isn’t going to be easy! It may be one of the most difficult things you do as a believer!
Today, what fears are keeping you trapped? Will you turn that fear over to God so you can experience His Power, Love, and Self-Discipline?
Dan Gould 