The most frequently-repeated command in Scripture is some version of “Fear not.” That’s especially appropriate in a time when Americans are gripped by fear—our political rhetoric on both sides of the aisle is full of fearful language. Young people struggle with rampant anxiety, while older adults worry about the world they are leaving to their children. How can we possibly obey the command to “fear not”? This series explores how, and what a fearless life would actually look like.
Part 1: Peace Be With You
On the first resurrection Sunday, the disciples were sitting terrified behind a locked door. Then Christ showed up and took away their fears. He didn’t change their circumstances, but He showed them who was in charge. Will we ask Jesus to come into our fearful circumstances and bring us peace? Or will we insist on holding our fear and doubt like Thomas?
In Philippians 4:6-8 verse 7 is quite famous among Christians. We believe that if we pray about our troubles, God will give us peace. But…
Two men looked upon the same situation. One saw no hope. The other saw that God was in control. When we are afraid, we should…
When David was under pressure, he wrote a song about dwelling in the house of the Lord. His praises gave him…
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. We rarely use this term “the fear of the Lord” today, yet it is all…
When fear motivates our decisions, what seems logical is often the worst possible thing. We choose the “safe” option instead of…
On the first resurrection Sunday, the disciples were sitting terrified behind a locked door. Then Christ showed up and took away their fears. He didn’t change their circumstances, but…