Too often we fear things upon the earth. I know I've spent a lot of my life in fear- fearing one thing or another and the truth is fearing man is a snare. Fearing things of earth, fearing man-made things is a trap of Satan's. Satan loves when we fear because that fear reveals that we do not trust fully in the LORD.
We say it's natural to fear and it is, the natural man does fear and should fear, yet a man who is spiritual must place their trust in the Spiritual- in God.
There is a huge temptation to fear. And it is a temptation to fall into fearing and losing trust in God. A snare, a trap to let fear have a hold on our lives.
We read this…
Luk 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Fear causing men's hearts to fail.
If we live in a world where the worst of the worst has not yet occurred, and we let fear have it's power over us, what will happen when the worst does take place?
Fear brings a snare.
If we fear men, we are likely to be fearful of 'things', yes?
Fear… anxiety, terror.
Dictionary definition-
fear
noun
1.
a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid. Synonyms: foreboding, apprehension, consternation, dismay, dread, terror, fright, panic, horror, trepidation, qualm. Antonyms: courage, security, calm, intrepidity.
2.
a specific instance of or propensity for such a feeling: an abnormal fear of heights. Synonyms: phobia, aversion; bête noire, bogy, bogey, bugbear. Antonyms: liking, fondness, penchant, predilection.
3.
concern or anxiety; solicitude: a fear for someone's safety.
4.
reverential awe, especially toward God: the fear of God. Synonyms: awe, respect, reverence, veneration.
5.
something that causes feelings of dread or apprehension; something a person is afraid of: Cancer is a common fear.
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Fear. I think I need to study this more because of the temptation to fear that has ruled my life in so many ways.
May God bless us as we delve into this study more deeply.
By His grace… more tomorrow.
Praise God for His amazing love, His amazing mercy, for the miracle of my great niece being born today.
In His love!
Amen.
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