Faith Capsule: Do not be afraid, disallow fear from raiding you.
Exodus 14
Whenever fear invades, confusion and making wrong, destructive decisions prevails. The invasion of fear into the life of King Saul caused him to entertain fear that eventually terminated his journey to having a fulfilled life. What is it that is granting fear access into your life? As an acclaimed believer that claims to love God, you can hold on to the truth in the word just like the Psalmist did by calling on God, “Look upon me and be merciful to me, as Your custom is toward those who love Your name.”(Psalm 119:132) Do you truly love His name? To love the name of God is to love God by obeying His command. In the mercy of God there is direction that keeps man from becoming a victim of taking wrong steps which disallow iniquity from having dominion over the life of man.
The book of 1 Samuel 28:4-5 documented the source of fear that derailed Saul in the track of living a fulfilled life to the glory of God stating, “Then the Philistines gathered together, and came and encamped at Shunem. So Saul gathered all Israel together, and they encamped at Gilboa. When Saul saw the army of the Philistines, he was afraid, and his heart trembled greatly.” Fear occupied because of what he saw. Are you looking in direction of a posing challenge or you have taken a position to only look up to God? King Saul paid attention to his confronting challenge and deny heaven from attending on his behalf. Is there any reason for fear in your life today? Do not allow what you fear found you. Look up to God more through His word and deny fear. Job buttressed when he testified, “For the thing I greatly feared has come upon me, and what I dreaded has happened to me.” (Job 3:25) What is causing fear in your life? If you will begin to ignore every source of fear and turn to giving God all your attention, your challenge shall not overcome you.
The Israelites were redirected from beholding their enemy when Moses charged them, “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) The word of God, the promise of God and the command of God yesterday is not different from today. Faith comes by hearing of the word and fear comes by denying the word of God. Pay attention to the word and your world will turn around for His glory.
Prayer for today: Ask that every generating force of fear be permanently denied in your life.