I read some great verses about fear this morning and wrote them out so I could remember them... I'll share them with you.
I was reading from the Face to Face devotional book.
Ro. 10:11 "Whoever trusts in Him will not be put to shame."
in the Amplified: "The Scripture says, No man who believes in Him (who adhers to, relies on, or trusts in Him) will ever be put to shame or disappointed."
I thought: the key is that we are adhering to, relying on, and trusting in Him, totally - and not trusting in the things of the world - or the things of man - beauty, brains, riches, approval... We have to denounce those things. Yesterday I went thru the helpful technique of saying out loud when attacked by fear (approval of men) "I choose you, Jesus, over these things. (even tho I didn't feel it in my heart yet. I went ahead and said it and then God began to free me from those old fears and that old bondage) You are my rock and my salvation. You are all I need. Those things I feel I cannot survive without will not save me. It's a lie from the pit!"
1 Chron. 28:20
"Fear not, be not dismayed, for the Lord my God is with you. He will not fail you or forsake you until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord."
May I act in the fear of you, Lord, faithfully and with a loyal heart. taken from 2 Chron. 19:9 (loyal: not putting other cares and worries first, caring what men might think - that is disloyal to our love for God)
from Mark 8:33 (pg. 56) sometimes these are not direct quotes so I looked up the passages -
May I be more concerned about the things of God than the things of men. The actual verse said:
"Get behind me Satan! For you do not have a mind intent on promoting what God wills but what pleases men (you are not on God's side but that of men)." (Amplified)
The above Mark passage reminds me that when I put those worldly cares above wanting what God wants I am actually not on His side anymore, I am fighting against Him - reminds me of the verse about how we can't serve 2 Gods at the same time.
Luke 12: 28-31 (Amp) "But if God so clothes the grass in the field which is alive today and tomorrow is thrown into the furnace, how much more will He clothe you, O you of little faith? And you, do not seek (by meditating and reasoning to inquire into) what you are to eat and what you are to drink; nor be of anxious (troubled) mind (unsettled, excited, worried, and in suspense); for all the pagan world is (greedily) seeking these things, and your Father knows that you need them. Only aim at and strive for and seek His kingdom, and all these things shall be supplied to you also. Do not be seized with alarm and struck with fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom! Sell what you possess and give donations to the poor; provide yourselves with purses and handbags that do not grow old, an unfailing and inexhaustible treasure in the heavens, where no thief comes near and no moth destroys. For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also. Keep your lamps burning and your loins girded!"
Here are some promises that were listed (when I renounce the cares of this world and put Him first in my heart and affections):
To fear You (above all), Lord, that is wisdom,
And to depart from evil is understanding. (Job 28:28) (It is "evil" when I put the cares of the world above trusting what He says and believing He is enough for me)
Who are those that fear You? You will instruct them in the way they should choose. Ps. 25:12
Blessed is everyone who fears You, Lord,
and walks in Your ways. (I won't walk in His ways unless I put Him first above other all my other fears, renounce them!)
You take pleasure in those who fear You, O Lord,
Who put their hope in Your unfailing love. Ps. 147:11
Jesus promises, "I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take your joy from you...whatever you ask the Father in My name He will give you... ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full." (Jn 16: 24)
No one can take this joy from me and that frees me from fear!! Hallelujah!
4 comments:
Our priest shared this on Pentecost: The Greek word for "comforter" referring to the Holy Spirit, did not connote comfort as we may think as in feeling better, but instead giving courage to live out our faith and conquer fear. Thank you, Julie, for your entry.
Thank you, Julie, for your wisdom--and courage to go ahead with unedited notes! I too am learning to trust more fully in God's good purposes for me, and courage for the cancer battle I'm in the midst of. And SO VERY thankful to God for the many, many mercies shown to us by Himself, family, and friends.
Thank you, Julie. I really enjoyed reading this. Shelley, I'd love to hear more about all that you are learning through this difficult time in your life.
Thanks for sharing this, Aunt Julie. Those verses are a great resource and I enjoyed hearing your thoughts. And good for you for starting this up again!
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