Open Heaven August 1st 2019 – FAITH: Antidote For Fear, written by Pastor E. A. Adeboye
TOPIC: FAITH: Antidote For Fear
MEMORISE: “But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarded of them that diligently seek Him.” – (Hebrews 11:6).
READ: James 1:5-8 (KJV)
5. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.
6. But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.
7. For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.
8. A double-minded man is unstable in all his ways.
Open Heaven August 1st 2019 – MESSAGE:
Fear is an unpleasant emotion that is usually triggered by a perceived or real threat of danger, pain, or harm. It manifests as a general feeling of anxiety over the likelihood of a negative occurrence that may never become reality. It is indeed a paralyzing force that often leads to self-doubt, timidity, and lack of confidence, and if allowed to fester, it usually deals irreparable blows on its victim over time.
Speaking on the debilitating effects of fear, Proverbs 22:13 says: “The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets.”
Fear prevents its victims from investing quality time, effort and money into profitable ventures, rendering them powerless and denying them bountiful harvests. Have you been held captive by fear? May the Lord deliver you from the spirit of fear and its paralyzing effects today in Jesus’ Name. To liberate His people from the bondage of fear, God repeatedly encouraged them to “fear not” several times in the Bible. What He said to them, He also says to you now: “Fear not”.
Open Heaven August 1st 2019 by Pastor E. A. Adeboye
Be strengthened by His assuring words in Isaiah 41:10, saying: “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee: yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of righteousness.”
In light of God’s promise in Isaiah 41:10-13, it is clear that He expects us to allow our faith in Him shape the realities of our lives rather than let fear dominate us. God is disappointed whenever we exercise fear instead of faith. When the disciples of Jesus were confronted by a raging storm which frightened them, Jesus asked them in Mark 4:40b:
“Why are ye so fearful? How is it that ye have no faith?”
This shows us that God sees people who exhibit fear as having little or no faith at all. Faith is the antidote to fear, and anyone who will overcome fear must develop strong faith in God. Complete trust and faith in God is a central pillars of our life as Christians. The Holy Spirit assures us that whoever believes in Christ will not be disappointed or confounded (1 Peter 2:6). Whenever frightening events happen around us or we are overwhelmed by difficult circumstances of life, when danger lurks and failure or death stares us in the face, God expects us to safely trust in His love and ability to see us through such difficult times. May the anchor of your faith continually hold on to God forever in Jesus’ Name.
Open Heaven August 1st 2019 – PRAYER POINT:
Father, please destroy the power of fear over my life and family today, in Jesus’ Name.
BIBLE IN ONE YEAR: Judge 15-16, Ezekiel 26:7-21
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