Motivated by Knowing the Fear of the Lord 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men, but we are made manifest to God; and I hope that we are made manifest also in your consciences. Story: ‘Knowing the fear of the Lord’ in verse 11 is connected with ‘the judgment Read More
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Fear Journal – Day 143
No Fear in Doing the Lord’s Work 1 Corinthians 16:10 Now if Timothy comes, see that he is with you without cause to be afraid, for he is doing the Lord’s work, as I also am. Story: That this verse needs to be said at all is intriguing. Paul will let churches know in his Read More
Fear Journal – Day 142
My God Is In Full Control Acts 27:24-25 saying, ‘Do not be afraid, Paul; you must stand before Caesar; and behold, God has granted you all those who are sailing with you.’ “Therefore, keep up your courage, men, for I believe God that it will turn out exactly as I have been told. Story: It Read More
Fear Journal – Day 141
Do Not Be Afraid Any Longer Acts 18:9-11 And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, “Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many Read More
Fear Journal – Day 140
The Benefits of Fearing God as a Habit Acts 10:1-2 Now there was a man at Caesarea named Cornelius, a centurion of what was called the Italian cohort, a devout man and one who feared God with all his household, and gave many alms to the Jewish people and prayed to God continually. Story: A Read More
Fear Journal – Day 139
How Fear Makes A Church Grow Acts 9:31 So the church throughout all Judea and Galilee and Samaria enjoyed peace, being built up; and going on in the fear of the Lord and in the comfort of the Holy Spirit, it continued to increase. Story: What makes a church grow? I’ve heard lots of answers Read More
Fear Journal – Day 138
The Gift of Jesus’ Peace John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Do not let your heart be troubled, nor let it be fearful.” Story: Jesus speaks so perfectly here to His disciples – and to us. He knows Read More
Fear Journal – Day 137
A Fear Leading to Salvation Luke 23:40 But the other answered, and rebuking him said, “Do you not even fear God, since you are under the same sentence of condemnation? …” Story: He had committed himself to sin, which gave some pleasures. But it was never enough. He kept going, joining with others, but eventually Read More
Fear Journal – Day 136
A Sinful Man Becomes a Fisher of Men Luke 5:10-11 and so also were James and John, sons of Zebedee, who were partners with Simon. And Jesus said to Simon, “Do not fear, from now on you will be catching men.” When they had brought their boats to land, they left everything and followed Him. Read More
Fear Journal – Day 135
Good News of Great Joy Luke 2:10-11 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Story: Read More