+DEV+ Our King Conquers All Fear

Date: February 20, 2013 10:23 PM
Topic: +DEV+  Our King Conquers All Fear

Our King Conquers All Fear

"Fear not; I am the first and the last: I am he that liveth and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen." (Revelation 1:17-18, KJV)
Scripture Focus: Isaiah 8:11-17; Revelation 1:12-18

We live in an age of fear. The media is filled with impending doom regarding the planet, the economy, terrorism, epidemics etc. God in Isaiah says, "Do not fear what they fear." We are only to "fear" the Lord. We are not to buy into conspiracy theories.  The Amplified Bible says in verse 13, "The Lord of Hosts - regard him as holy and honor his Holy Name and let him be your fear and let him be your dread." In other words, He will be your hope of safety.

There is a difference between a healthy fear and an unhealthy fear. The fear or awe of God, “A wholesome dread of displeasing him," is the only healthy fear. We are not to be terrified of His coming as unbelievers are.

The angels in the nativity story say "Fear not" to Zechariah, to Mary, to Joseph, and to the shepherds. Their words come to us, too. Many in the world tell us not to worry, or to take care as though we could control the things we are afraid of. But only the One who controls the outcome can say, "Fear not;" He alone merits our awe.

Insight: If I do not "fear" God, I will inevitably fear everything else. We are enjoined to fear Him so that nothing else can disturb us.




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