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Fear Is Not From God

Shepherd's Grove • Oct 12, 2024 • 32 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

Fear does not come from God, who instead gives His children a spirit of divine power, love, and a sound mind. When we face dark valleys, difficult challenges, or moments of physical and emotional weariness, we can choose courage because our loving Heavenly Father is present with us. By taking active steps of faith, declaring God's promises, and rejecting fear, we align ourselves with God's victory and power in our daily lives.

Themes

Faith vs FearGod's PresenceCourage and ObedienceDivine HealingRighteousness by Faith

Key Points

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Righteousness before God comes through faith rather than human striving or perfection, credited to believers who trust in Christ's cross and the power of the Holy Spirit.
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Fear and timidity do not originate from God; God gives His children a spirit of divine power, love, and a peaceful, sound mind.
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Taking active steps of faith and moving forward in obedience is the most effective way to fight and defeat fear in your life.
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Even when passing through life's darkest valleys, believers do not need to fear evil because God is personally present with them.
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Overcoming fear and discouragement is a direct command from God, making courage a deliberate choice to obey God rather than yield to feelings.
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Like a marathon runner pushing past the physical wall, believers keep going through difficult trials by holding fast to what God has written rather than how they feel.
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God reveals Himself as Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer who holds the power to heal every sickness and restore every broken area of our lives.

Sermon Moments

“Fear is like an unwanted delivery package full of dangerous spiders—you do not have to sign the paperwork or invite it into your home.”

“God is like C.S. Lewis's Aslan: He isn't safe, but He is entirely good, and all the darkness and evil in your life is not safe around Him.”

“Before Roger Bannister ran the four-minute mile, people thought it was physically impossible; once knowledge changed that belief, many runners accomplished it.”

“In a marathon, runners hit the wall around mile 18 when glycogen runs out, but they finish the race by believing in what is written rather than what their body feels.”

“A child walking beside a strong, loving father doesn't fear bullies or mean teachers because they know their dad is right there with them.”

“Queen Esther overcame immense fear and risked her life by taking action, famously declaring, If I perish, I perish, to save her people.”

“Gideon could not win a war with scared soldiers, so God reduced his army from 32,000 to 300 by sending home everyone who was afraid.”

This Week

Reject fear like an unwanted delivery; when fearful thoughts arise, refuse to accept or host them in your mind and heart.

Verbally confess God's Word aloud whenever fear or worry attempts to enter your life, speaking promises of faith and victory.

Take an active step of faith this week—make that difficult phone call, write down your dream, or take a practical risk in obedience to God.

Remind yourself in dark or difficult circumstances that God is personally present with you, giving you no reason to fear evil.

Refuse to spread fear or discouragement to those around you; instead, share words of faith, possibility thinking, and encouragement.

When feeling weary or hitting a wall in your life's marathon, keep moving forward by trusting what God's Word says rather than what your emotions feel.

Pray with confidence for healing in your body or for loved ones, trusting Jehovah Rapha to heal every sickness and seal every wound.

Remember This

Fear is not from God, so you can choose to reject fear, trust in God's present power, and step out courageously in faith.

A Challenge for You

Increase your faith, swat down fear, and take action. Don't be afraid to step out in faith—make the phone call today, write down the dream today, and do the thing, knowing you will have victory in your life because God is with you.

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