Fear Journal – Day 149

Fearing God For Enduring Suffering Hebrews 10:31 It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Story: Hebrews often requires you to read the context to understand what is happening in a verse. While verse 31 is totally true by itself, context will answer key questions like 1) who is Read More

Fear Journal – Day 148

A Life Verse Colossians 3:22-23 Slaves, in all things obey those who are your masters on earth, not with external service, as those who merely please men, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord. Whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men Story: Verse 23 is the Read More

Fear Journal – Day 147

Speaking the Gospel Without Fear Philippians 1:14 and that most of the brethren, trusting in the Lord because of my imprisonment, have far more courage to speak the word of God without fear. Story: Personally, prison is something I want to avoid. Paul probably wasn’t thrilled with being imprisoned either; no more traveling and preaching Read More

Fear Journal – Day 146

Fear To Serve Others Ephesians 5:21 and be subject to one another in the fear of Christ. Story: How we relate to others depends on how we relate to Jesus. Which is why when people remove God from their lives, they struggle more with loving, healthy relationships. Or put more positively, my best relationships are Read More

Fear Journal – Day 145

Holiness at One Step At A Time 2 Corinthians 7:1 Therefore, having these promises, beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all defilement of flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Story: What is having a close relationship with God worth to you? Paul assumes that this should be something Christians strongly desire, Read More

Fear Journal – Day 144

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

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