Many people are living in fear.
afraid of going insane,
afraid of committing suicide
afraid of being alone
afraid of heart disease
afraid of cancer
afraid of disaster
afraid of death
afraid of poverty
afraid of family disruption
afraid of war
afraid of famine and
afraid of the future.
We have learnt that in times of trouble, temptation, trial, bereavement and crisis, God has brought courage to the hearts of those who love Him. The Bible is filled with assurances of God’s help and comfort.
It is true that evil men are not the only ones to be feared. We fear a good God. Even though He is merciful and full of compassion, His awesome holiness makes all other kinds of fear look mild by comparison.
Fear is a powerful, paralyzing emotion. It can made grown men seem like frightened children. God not only understands this, but He is also very patient with us as He develops in us the faith that overcomes fear.
When in fear, go to the Scriptures with full assurance that God is going to deliver the person who puts his trust and confidence in God.
We can look into the future with promise, hope and joy, and without fear, discouragement or despondency.
The Lord can use our fears to develop our faith. If we are learning to trust in His care and goodness, our fears will bring assurance that He is always there (Hebrew 13 : 5)
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