FEAR.....

Have you ever felt like God wanted you to do something....like maybe move, change jobs, or start a ministry....but you didn't do it because you were afraid? FEAR.

FALSE
EVIDENCE
APPEARING
REAL

2 Timothy 1:7 says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind."

Amen!!! Jesus didn't die on the cross so we could live a life filled with timidity, fear, and torment. No! He died not only to give us eternal life but also to set us free from the worries of this world. In the world we will have trouble, but HE has overcome the world!! The enemy comes to steal, kill, and destroy (our joy!) but Jesus came so we could have abundant life. FEAR is a spirit. It makes you weak. It paralyzes you. Indeed, these are uncertain times but we need to remember who is in control here! If God is for us then who can be against us!? Do you have a case of the "what ifs?" Are you making excuses?

"I can't tithe with the economy the way it is....I need to start stockpiling everything." FEAR! You are following Satan's version of faith!! We can't pack up our belongings, hoard our food, and go hide in the country with our generators! Maybe you think....I won't have enough.....God is ALWAYS more than enough. He promises to take care of our needs if we put Him first. Maybe you are thinking....what if I get hurt.....God is in the business of healing hurts. Get out of the boat and reach for Jesus' hand. These are hard times....but I really believe that God is using them to get people out of their comfort zones so they will look up to see Him!