Fear God and Trust His Plan Hebrews 11:23, 27 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hidden for three months by his parents, because they saw he was a beautiful child; and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. … By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for Read More
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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 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