Pilgrim’s Progress: Timorous and Mistrust (3:7)
When the Bible says “do not be afraid”, it is a warning against allowing our fear to rule us, not having a healthy natural reaction to our circumstances.
The Fear of God
It wouldn’t be worthy of respect if I could kick the dog without fear of retaliation. In the same way, when we do evil or dishonor God, of course there will be consequences. The power and goodness of God demand it. By definition, we should and do have a fear, a healthy reverence of God.
Manchester: We Are Fighting The Wrong War
As long as we continue to fight the wrong war the wrong way, we will continue to lose. Horrors like Manchester will continue to happen.
July 27 – Not Afraid
Jehoshaphat was terrified by this news and begged the LORD for guidance. He also ordered everyone in Judah to begin fasting. (2 Chronicles 20:3,4 NLT) Read: 2 Chronicles 19, 2 Chronicles 20, Romans 10:14-21, Romans 11:1-12, Psalms 21:1-13, Proverbs 20:4-6 Relate: Life can throw some terrifying things our way: lost jobs, major illnesses, and failing marriages…
ISIS
I have told you these things so that you won’t abandon your faith. For you will be expelled from the synagogues, and the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are doing a holy service for God. This is because they have never known the Father or me. Yes, I’m telling…
THE RIVER WALK 