FAITH CAPSULE: Without fear, there will be that ability to see victory even when the victory is yet to be there.

Exodus 14
 
Courage is to shut fear down and open up to faith. Faith is what provokes the move of God’s, hand not fear. With strength and courage, the grace to observe the word will lead to doing what the Lord asked from us to do. The word that He spoke to Joshua is also speaking to us, “Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left that you may prosper wherever you go.” (Joshua 1:7) Evidently, being strong and courageous in the face of undeniable challenge or overwhelming pressure will make a believer prevail. When crossing the Red Sea, the children of Israel demonstrated great fear when Pharaoh and his force drew near to them. The Bible recorded, “And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you so dealt with us, to bring us up out of Egypt?” (Exodus 14:10-11)  The Children of Israel cried unto God and Moses responded, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. The LORD will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” (Exodus 14:13-14) Being strong in the Lord (having strength in the joy of the Lord) enabled the children of Israel to stand still. The lesson is clear: having courage will terminate fear. Without fear, there will be that ability to see victory even when the victory is yet to be there. Most times quoting the word of God is easier said than done. It is easy to confess, “The Lord will not leave me nor forsake me”, but it can be challenging to hold on to His Word of grace that will keep us in His promise. The word of God has to be consciously activated before it can deliver unto us the promise. Challenges might persist; challenges might become present unexpectedly, however, standing in the word of God will make us to become victorious. It is worthy to know and accept that the word of God is living and it is deliverance for those that choose to live in the word of God and not in the word of this world.

Prayer for today: Ask for the fear of God to reign and rule every area of your life.