For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love
and of self-discipline. 2 Timothy t:7
Fis the enemy of faith. Fear is bondage. Satan wants us to live r in bondage to
the past and even the future, but God wants us to live in the freedom of His
love and power in the present. As Paul wrote, "For you did not receive a
spirit that makes you a slave again to fear, but you received the Spirit of
sonship. And by him we cry, Abba, Father— (Romans
8:i).
In order to be the leads God calls us to be, we must conquer our fear and put it to death. This is-a.spi ritual battle, and it can only be won with spiritual weapons. We must replace our fear with the peace that surpasses understanding. As Jesus told !is followers, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have pe-ace... In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the-w.orld" (John 16:33).
As the apostle Paul told the persecuted Christians in Rome, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet" (Roman6:2o). The God of peace is our conquering King; the peace of God is sour weapon against fear and Satan. Before going to the cross, Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27). Fear is a natural response to obstacles, adversity and failure, but peace is the supernatural response that God gives us by His grace. Just as Jesus had authority over the wind and waves, He has authority over the storms in our lives.
He has authority over our doubts, fears and shame. Doubts, fear and shame are the weapons of Satan, but Jesus stands against Satan's fury and says with authority, "Peace, be still."
Prayer:
Lord, I appropriate the peace that you have already given to me today.
Scriptural Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
In order to be the leads God calls us to be, we must conquer our fear and put it to death. This is-a.spi ritual battle, and it can only be won with spiritual weapons. We must replace our fear with the peace that surpasses understanding. As Jesus told !is followers, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have pe-ace... In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the-w.orld" (John 16:33).
As the apostle Paul told the persecuted Christians in Rome, "The God of peace will soon crush Satan under your feet" (Roman6:2o). The God of peace is our conquering King; the peace of God is sour weapon against fear and Satan. Before going to the cross, Jesus told His disciples, "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid" (John 14:27). Fear is a natural response to obstacles, adversity and failure, but peace is the supernatural response that God gives us by His grace. Just as Jesus had authority over the wind and waves, He has authority over the storms in our lives.
He has authority over our doubts, fears and shame. Doubts, fear and shame are the weapons of Satan, but Jesus stands against Satan's fury and says with authority, "Peace, be still."
Prayer:
Lord, I appropriate the peace that you have already given to me today.
Scriptural Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-7
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