Overcoming Fear

In 1 John 5:4, it is written: "For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world – our faith." To overcome means to "conquer", or "prevail".

As a Christian, we are involved in a daily spiritual battle raging in our souls to take control over us. Our adversaries in this battle are often unseen, and yet are manifested through the world, the flesh, and the devil.

Sometimes we give in to fear, the opposite of faith. It gets a toehold, then a foothold, which can become a stronghold. If we give in to fear, faith becomes limited.

Pastor Chuck Smith used to say to us pastors "God is looking for those who have more faith in God's power to deliver than in the enemies' ability to destroy." How true is that statement!

God wants us to have faith. He honors faith, and it is pleasing to Him when we act in faith.

I will suggest three ways in which we can overcome fear, based on reading the Word of God

1. Prayer 

When my strength is limited and I become anxious I pray God's Word. Luke 18:1: "Men ought always to pray and not faint" is a great place to begin with prayer. Prayer will do wonders for the fainting heart. Read the Psalms and pray them out loud.
 
2. Faith
"Faith comes from hearing and hearing by the Word of God." - Romans 10:17. I build myself up on God's Word; it is alive.

3. The Holy Spirit
The disciples were very fearful after the crucifixion of Jesus and hid in their homes with doors locked. Then our Lord rose from the dead, spending the next 40 days with them. When He ascended into heaven, they had a 10 day prayer meeting. The Holy Spirit descended upon them on the Day of Pentecost and gave them power from on high.

In Acts 8:14, Samaria had received the Word of God. They were born again! In verse 15, the apostles had come down to pray for them, that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for He had not yet fallen upon them.
 
Has He fallen upon you? When He does, you will be endued with power from on high. He will unlock the doors of fear and bring you to a faith that prevails over your enemy. Ask the Father for the Holy Spirit and He will answer your request.

"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, and of power and a sound mind." - 2 Timothy 1:7

Have faith in God.
 

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