Like a lot of other things, fear can become an idol. We can actually let it run (and ruin) our lives…
And be not conformed to this world (to its fear): but be ye transformed (to live by faith) by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God (the truth, God’s Word, sets us free).
Romans 12:2
As Christians, we’re not called to be idle. When we get saved, we enter a spiritual war with Satan. In the spiritual realm, idleness (idol-ness) will lead to a life of misery. This is why God tells us to renew our minds to The Word, to Jesus.
Happy Monday!
Why can we be happy today? Because we’re in the truth. We’re in Jesus. Hallelujah!
Fear is afraid. It has no courage. When we stand against the principalities and powers that come to us in the name of fear, they have to retreat because of the faith we’re combating fear with. Our faith is based on The Truth, and their fear is based on lies. There is no truth in the enemy’s lies. None. On the other hand, Jesus is THE TRUTH.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
2 Timothy 1:7
For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
Ephesians 6:12-13
Messianic Rabbi Jonathan Cahn: “The enemy always attacks God’s purposes. He will especially attack before the big things are coming of God. He attacked Moses when he was a baby. He attacked Messiah when He was a baby (through King Herod). He attacked the church when it was beginning. He tried to stop Israel from coming into existence by the holocaust – That was fury because of what God was going to do.
So the thing is, we have to realize something. If you’re in God’s will. The main thing is to be in God’s will. If you are in His will, and you’re being attacked, you’re being harassed, you’re being threatened by the enemy, DO NOT FEAR. In fact, be encouraged. It’s a great sign. It means God has something great for you. The enemy doesn’t waste his time. He knows what God has for you. Be strong and overcome and you’re going to enter into what God has.”
So come on. Let’s go!
God bless,
Mark and Ann