Fear Not!
Are you aware what the
command of God most often found in the Bible is? It
is not one of the 10 commandments. It is not love
one another, although very important. It is...
"Feat not!"
Why would God be so concerned
about us not fearing? Let us take an illustration to
answer this excellent question.
Imagine a daddy in a swimming
pool encouraging with open arms his youngest son to jump
in the pool. That little boy has a big dilemma that
will affect future decisions. He is confronted with
the choice of not jumping in the pool. Isn't this
humongous pool dangerous to little people like him?
Didn't his dad tell him to be careful around pools?
Jumping would mean a humongous risk. He could drown!
And what is the usefulness of jumping into that water,
anyway? He can't even swim! No. Jumping
is way too risky!
But on the other hand, his
dad has always been trustworthy. He has never
disappointed him once. And his dad wants him so much
to jump into his open arms.
What choice should he make?
Fear is gripping him. What should he do?
Should he play it safe and not jump? Or should he
conquer his fear, trust his dad, and jump? The
choice he makes will alter his future decisions and
possibly his entire life.
If he does not jump into the
pool, he will miss a unique experience with his dad who
will gladly catch him in his arms, and prove him that he
is trustworthy. Quite possibly, he will be possibly
to run to his dad when trouble arises in the future.
But if he jumps, he will know
beyond a doubt that no matter what arises, he can always
run to his dad and his dad will always be there for him.
He can trust his dad!
Isa 41:10 "So do not fear,
for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with
my righteous right hand." NIV
Isa 41:13 "For I am the
LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says
to you, Do not fear; I will help you." NIV
Fear cripples us from knowing
God more intimately. It refrains us from hearing
God's voice and answering His invitation.
Have you noticed that every
time God encourages people in the Bible not to fear, He
leads them into frightening experiences? But no
matter what, they always come through victoriously!
Why? Because God was with them. They really
had nothing to fear!
Is there some fear holding
you back from doing a task God has planned for you?
Prayerfully consider this question. May I encourage
to step out in faith and know that God has His arms wide
open to catch you. Will you jump into His arms?
You have already stepped out
in faith and jumped in His arms when you joined this
ministry. What a great addition you are. you
have blessed so many people already. God is really
trustworthy. Let us continue to jump together in His
arms.