From Fear to Faith Because of Favor Luke 1:29-30 But she was very perplexed at this statement, and kept pondering what kind of salutation this was. The angel said to her, “Do not be afraid, Mary; for you have found favor with God. Story: Like Zacharias, Mary receives a surprise visit from the angel Gabriel. Read More
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Fear Journal – Day 132
When I Fail and Am Afraid Luke 1:12-13 Zacharias was troubled when he saw the angel, and fear gripped him. But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your petition has been heard, and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you will give him the name John. Story: Read More
Fear Journal – Day 131
Do not be afraid; only believe Mark 5:36 But Jesus, overhearing what was being spoken, said to the synagogue official, “Do not be afraid any longer, only believe.” Story: Jairus had power and influence as one of the rulers of the synagogue (v. 22). He was also desperate for his only daughter, a little girl Read More
Fear Journal – Day 130
Fearing the God of the Impossible Matthew 28:5, 10 The angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid; for I know that you are looking for Jesus who has been crucified. Then Jesus said to them, “Do not be afraid; go and take word to My brethren to leave for Galilee, and there they Read More
Fear Journal – Day 129
Hearing and Fearing the Voice of God Matthew 17:6-7 When the disciples heard this, they fell face down to the ground and were terrified. And Jesus came to them and touched them and said, “Get up, and do not be afraid.” (note: see also Mark 9:6) Story: What a friend we have in Jesus – Read More
Fear Journal – Day 128
It’s A Ghost!! Matthew 14:26-27 When the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were terrified, and said, “It is a ghost!” And they cried out in fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, saying, “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid.” (note: see also Mark 6:45-52 and John 6:15-21) Story: It Read More
Fear Journal – Day 127
Displeasing People but Pleasing God Matthew 10:26, 28, 31 Therefore do not fear them, for there is nothing concealed that will not be revealed, or hidden that will not be known. Do not fear those who kill the body but are unable to kill the soul; but rather fear Him who is able to destroy Read More
Fear Journal – Day 126
From Fear To Faith and Obedience Matthew 1:20 But when he had considered this, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife; for the Child who has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” Read More
Fear Journal – Day 125
God is mighty to save! Zephaniah 3:15-17 The Lord has taken away His judgments against you, He has cleared away your enemies. The King of Israel, the Lord, is in your midst; You will fear disaster no more. In that day it will be said to Jerusalem: “Do not be afraid, O Zion; Do not Read More
Fear Journal – Day 124
Starvation that leads to worship Zephaniah 2:11 The Lord will be terrifying to them, for He will starve all the gods of the earth; and all the coastlands of the nations will bow down to Him, everyone from his own place. Story: While I’ve had many times of being hungry, I don’t think I’ve ever Read More