FROM FEAR TO FAITH
"Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight
against me, O thou most
High. What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee. In
God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what
flesh can do unto me."
Psalm 56:2-4
David knew what it was to be overwhelmed by his circumstances. He was daily
oppressed by his
enemies. Though he was a courageous soldier and a genuine
servant of God, he, like us, had to deal with occasional times of fear. The
disciples were often
pictured as being afraid.
Fear is very damaging and can be disabling. Fear can prevent God's children
from serving Him.
Fear can rob us of our peace. But, there is something
else that fear can do. Fear can motivate us to trust in the Lord. David said,
"What time I am
afraid, I will trust in thee." Fear can actually be a
catalyst that causes us to trust the Lord in our circumstances. In that way,
rather than being our
enemy, fear can serve to help us draw closer to the
Lord and secure that place of confidence that is only found in Him.
Do you know what it is like to be overwhelmed by your circumstances? Many
things can cause us to
be afraid. Maybe serious financial difficulties, dreaded
news about a physical condition, intense spiritual warfare, occupational
uncertainty, or any number
of other possible scenarios can leave us fearful.
What are we to do with our fears? Sometimes momentary fears will quickly
dissipate and are gone as
soon as they appeared. However, often this is not
the case. As a matter of fact, fear may actually lead to more fear. Fear has
a way of multiplying.
The more you dwell on the cause of your fear, the
more afraid you can become. You can probably remember times when your
imagination got the best of
you. You were convinced the absolute worst was going
to happen, and were thus gripped with fear. Then, when all was said and done,
you realized that
your fears were not substantiated.
If we do not conquer our fears, they can cause us to miss out on God's
purpose and peace. David
gives us a great piece of advice in the Scripture.
The best thing to do when fear strikes at your heart is to turn to the Lord,
trusting Him to
protect you and work in your circumstances. We are not alone
in our difficulties and adversities. Jesus is with us. Let fear serve as a
reminder of how much we
need the Lord, and as a motivation to immediately
and completely trust Him.
O. Addison Gethers
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