OVERCOMING FEAR

Fear is a destructive bondage, it paralyzes you and prevents you from fulfilling God's amazing destiny for you. When you are fearful, the very first thing to do is to “set yourself to seek the Lord” (2 Chron. 20:3). That is something you and I need to learn to do whenever we are fearful. Instead of spiraling deeper into the abyss of self-defeat, know that when you are feeling overwhelmed by your circumstances, that is the time you need to set yourself to seek the Lord. It’s certainly not the time to run away from God or get bitter, angry, frustrated, and disappointed with Him. Hey, God is not the author of your troubles. He is the author and finisher of your faith, victory, and success. The story of Jehoshaphat shows us that it’s quite all right to experience bouts of fear from time to time. God doesn’t condemn you when you are afraid. But when you receive a negative medical report or some bad news about your family or business, set yourself to seek the Lord. Remember Jesus is your answer! His perfect love for you will cast out all your fears.