When I read through the New Testament, the parts when the apostles have been filled with Holy Spirit and are moving in power, unafraid…I am always in awe. I love the stark transformation they had.
Bold as lions and gentle as doves.
Don’t you want to be bold as a lion and gentle as a dove?
I do.
Do you believe that boldness can also be gentle? I do. Because when we are emboldened by Holy Spirit, then we are able to be bold in humility…not pride. This combination makes us strong and immovable.
Bold and humble.
For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:56-58
When we operate in the victory Jesus gives, then we can move in bold humility…because we know we didn’t earn it. It was freely given. That fact alone ought to induce a feeling of humility and boldness. What God gives, no one and nothing can take away. It is settled.
I encourage you to remind yourself Who God really is and not be distracted by the powers of this earth. Then you too can become strong and immovable like Paul described.
When we stand in the shadow of His wings, we become strong and immovable, not because of ourselves, but because we know Who protects us.
When you face this day and every day after, begin by reminding your own heart Who goes through the day with you.
It’s time to stop being afraid and begin being strong and immovable.
Most of my life I would witness people who were at church every Sunday and at every church event throughout the week, crumbling in fear when faced with any and every problem. This behavior is extraordinarily inconsistent. Not at all a testimony of faith. It just never made sense to me.
I refuse that life.
I’m absolutely not perfect in this, but you better bet that when troubles come, if my first response begins to feel like fear…I’m about to step away and find peace before I continue. It’s a practice. It’s intentional.
It also helps that I’ve since I’ve raised my family this way, they will confront me if they see me falling into fear. What a blessing that is. My kids will call out fearful behavior in me and others. That is a huge blessing.
So, I continue to work enthusiastically for the Lord as I learn every day how to walk in strong and immovable faith, instead of fear…how about you?
365 Days in the Presence 