JESUS: Frees you from the power of fear!

“But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” (Matt. 14:27 ESV)

Fear grips many people today!

Fear stops and even paralyzes some people, but it must not be allowed to happen! The Bible tells us not to fear 365 times, one for each day of the year! And, just about every place in the Bible where an Angel appears, he says, “fear not”. Angels, of course, are messengers of God. God would never command us to do anything we are not able to do. And, anything He commands us to do, He will help us (empower us) to do! Fear is something we can learn to control. The way to think about fear is through this simple acrostic: FEAR – False Evidence Appearing Real. Basically, fear is an attack from the devil, and is nothing but lies from the pit to intimidate and stop us. But, God has given us everything we need to stop fear in its evil tracks!

Some Scriptures to lean on

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Tim. 1:7 NIV)

“Casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. “ (1 Peter 5:7 ESV)

“I sought the LORD, and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” (Psalm 34:4 NIV)

“But now, this is what the Lord says…Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine.” (Isaiah 43:1 NIV)

“The Lord is with me; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me? The Lord is with me; he is my helper.” (Psalm 118:6-7 NIV)