Fear Vs. The Voice of God

 

 

Fear speaks loudly

God speaks softly

 

Fear brings worry

God brings Peace

 

Fear is a lack of faith

God wants us to have faith

 

Fear says there’s no way

God says I am the Way

 

Fear destroys

God Heals

 

Fear divides

God Loves

 

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     When fear speaks to you, what does it tell you?  Do you listen and heed its voice?  Do you mistake it for the Voice of God?  Does it drive you?  Where does it lead?

     Fear speaks loudly, often driven by our own self-image that we want to keep, how we desire others to view us, past hurts that we want to avoid, lies of the enemy, our own views on the way life should be, and many other reasons. 

            When fear speaks it is often confused to be the voice of God, but yet it is the opposite.  When fear is present, faith is lacking.  Fear brings nightmares, uneasiness, worry and heartache.  It prevents us from fulfilling God’s plan. It destroys relationships, jobs, ministry and you.

            God’s Word tells us in 2 Timothy 1:7 that God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but of power, of love, and self-discipline.  His Word plainly states that fear is not of Him.  When God warns of danger, He will provide you with steps to take through the danger, or around it.  His Word tells us that “in this world you will have trouble, but I have overcome the world.”  His Word also tells us that He will never leave us or forsake us.”   God is a God of Love, Peace and Joy.  He didn’t give us fear.

            Sometimes when God brings these warnings we allow fear to take over, but God didn’t bring the fear.  Fear is a sign that a lack of faith and a lack of trust in God is present.  When fear takes over it clouds out the peace that God intended.  It can drown out the directions that God gave.

            Sometimes these steps to take are not given instantly or all at once, but one step at a time.  His Word tells us that without faith we can’t please God.  Taking these steps directed by God without knowing where it leads takes faith, the kind of faith that pleases Him.  Once through the storm, lessons learned, a new boldness, more strength, and a desire to minister to others is now present.

            Since fear is so destructive and not of God, don’t impose your convictions and fears on others around you.  God knows how to guide and lead.  Follow His example; even He won’t go against the free will that He gave us.  Allow God to do the work that only He can do. 

            When fear comes knocking I encourage you to give it to God.  Seek His face.  Seek His directions.  Seek His peace.  He is there.  Allow God’s peace to flow, and Follow the path He’s laid out before you.  The storms and valleys are hard but He is there with you every step of the way.