Spirit of Fear

Spirit of fear
There are so many things going on around us that seem totally out of our control and also far from our Biblical understanding of what is just and right, that many people can become angry, confused, discouraged, or worse, fearful. Over the past few weeks, many have written about their fears. Many seem to be seeking a leader that will make things right. But there really is none. The world continues growing darker and darker. Leaders do little to stop the myriad of unrighteous acts. When the feeling of helplessness sinks in as it relates to these issues, fear often rises to the top of emotions. It’s easy to say “do not fear,” but how do we overcome it?
Psalm 91:1-7 gives us insight: “He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler. Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flies by day; Nor for the pestilence that walks in darkness; nor for the destruction that wastes at noonday. A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.”
Romans 8 also informs us against fear. Verse 28 says, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” And verse 31, “If God be for us, who can be against us?” 2 Timothy 1:7 says, “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” From my perspective, we must come to the point of trusting God with all things, all parts of our lives. We must follow God not man. There is no political candidate or leader that we can put our faith in. We need to put our faith in the Lord and in doing so, choose Godly leaders who become stewards of God’s word and keepers of His righteousness.
It took us a long time to get into the mess we have before us. It was, quite frankly, allowed by the disengagement of Christians from our society. Seminaries and pastors and do-gooders have hijacked God’s word and have turned it into something extra-biblical, emotional, and self indulgent. As a nation, it became about what God can do for us, not what we are instructed to do by God. What we are now faced with will take a lot of prayer and a lot of action to turn around. Our first step must be to trust in the Lord. In that trust, in that faith, fear has no place. As Romans 13:12 says, “The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.” No spirit of fear.

Have a Blessed and Powerful Day!

Bill Wilson
www.dailyjot.com