Today’s
message is titled “CONFRONT THIS ENEMY-FEAR ” as provided by Pastor E. A. Adeboye in Open Heavens Devotional (Adeboye,
2014). In today’s message, we have been asked to memorise
Romans
8:15: "For ye have not received
the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of
adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
“Today’s reading was taken from Isaiah 41:10-14 and the Bible reading in one year is Hosea 6 -
10 and Psalm 80:8-19. (Adeboye, 2014).
Quoted below is today's message for our usual
discussion
"The scripture is replete with statements of”fear not” from God to
His people. Fear is one tool the enemy finds most useful in his hands in making
the children of God suffer failure, pain and destruction of destiny. Often
times, what people are afraid of is not real but their minds paint an imaginary
picture of the object or situation: out of proportion and the enemy helps to
blow it up. Thus people fear what they should not be afraid of.
On the other hand, there are some situations that are truly terrifying
from a human perspective. Regarding such situations, the Lord our God still
tells us not to be afraid. He expects us to know that with Him behind us and
for us, no person, situation or thing can have us at its mercy. This is why in Isaiah 41:10 He says:
”Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I
will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the
right hand of my righteousness.”
Fear is an enemy; it paralyses the potential meant to be deployed for
activities that lead to greatness. The Bible says fear has torment (1 John
4:18). Fear makes its victim disobedient to God. It deceives its victim into
magnifying a challenging situation above God. Such was the case of King Saul
who confessed that he had sinned because he feared the people and obeyed their
voice against the instruction of God (1 Samuel 15:24). Being fearful is a sin
that can lead to an eternity in the Lake of Fire (Revelation 21:8).
”But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers,
and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their
part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second
death.”
Of all the listed sins above, being fearful is number one on the list.
You have no business being fearful. Jesus our Lord is greater than any human
being no matter his status. He is greater than any witch or wizard; Satan their
master is no match for Him. In fact, Colossians 2:10 says Jesus is the head of
all principalities and powers. Isaiah 8:12-13 says we should not fear any
gang-up against us, rather, God alone should be feared. Once we fear God, we
would have no one else to fear.
Today's action point is to check your heart to ensure no bitterness and
fear is taking root there. If there is any trace of it, let go of it and pray
for the healing of your soul."
I pray that fear will not have a
grip any more in your live.
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