The spirit of this age is fear. Fear is not from the Lord. Therefore, we know that we should never partner with it or cooperate with it when it comes knocking threateningly at our door.
God doesn’t give us a spirit of fear.
We read in Scripture that we are to Fear the Lord. This isn’t fear like we are accustomed. It’s strong reverence. It’s an acknowledgment of Who God truly is and that we never want to be separated from Him.
Do you now see that when the enemy tries to use fear to control the earth…he’s essentially trying to command our attention toward him as god? The enemy uses fear to distract us from faith in God. To make us see him as our god instead.
When we give into fear we transfer worship from God to the enemy. I certainly don’t want to do that.
So many things in our lives operate from agreement. We see it in scripture. God looks for those who agree with what He’s doing.
A prime example was when a group went to explore the Promised Land and only 2 came back with a good report. The others were speaking from a spirit of fear. They were partnering with the enemy. Joshua and Caleb partnered with fear of the Lord and as a result they got to enter the land. The others didn’t.
Our agreement matters.
Partnering with fear has a cost.
We would do well to remember this as we proceed through the rest of this year. The media and government are hell bent on controlling us with fear mongering. So, what do you think our response should be?
Fear God alone. Go to Him when you hear a fearful word and ask Him to reveal the truth to you. Tell Him you will trust in Him and follow His lead and not man.
The only way to successfully break up with fear and begin to partner with God is to decide in advance. It’s a deliberate decision. We do it on purpose.
I encourage you to lean into God’s heart and ask Him to help you fear only Him. Pray and break up with fear of man. Break up with fear of the enemy. Ask God to give you bold strength. Ask Him to lead you in all things.
He Who is faithful, will remain faithful forever.
In God we trust.
This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you. For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 2 Timothy 1:7
Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1:7
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