Calvary Pointers Morning Showers 23 August 2023 Devotional by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi - Conquer Your Fears I
And don’t be afraid of the people, for I will be with you and will protect you. I, the Lord, have spoken!” Jeremiah 1:8 NLT
The word, “Fear not” appears 365 times in the Bible. None of us make it through life without encountering one of the darkest things out there,Fear. The spirit of fear is a great tormentor.
Even though we are likely to experience fear, God has given us something more significant than fear, His Spirit. The only fear that will improve your life is the fear of God, admiring and respecting him.
Overcoming fear and intimidation can be a major battle. Everyone must overcome some kind of fear. You are not alone in this. God will deliver you from all your fears and give you the courage you need, as His word declares:
“Do not be afraid of their faces. For I am with you to deliver you,” says the Lord.—Jeremiah 1:8
Do not fear those who kill the body but are not able to kill the soul. But rather fear him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell —Matthew 10:28
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever puts his trust in the Lord will be safe. —Proverbs 29:25
The apostle Paul wrote in Galatians 1:10, “For am I now seeking the approval of men or of God? Or am I trying to please men? For if I were still trying to please men, I would not be the servant of Christ”. Your priority is to please God. Inordinate people-pleasing puts you in bondage to everyone whom you desire to please.
The Bible tells us, “We must obey God rather than men” (Acts 5:29). Pure-hearted men and women of prayer don’t seek after the praises of men. Jesus said, “I receive not glory from men [I crave no human honor, I look for no mortal fame]” (John 5:41, AMPC).
Just as Jesus did not look for or receive honor from men but from the Father, the same must be true for you.
Cultivate confidence in what God told you by establishing your heart on God’s Word until your intimacy with his voice is the dominant influence in your life.
Good Morning and God bless you.
MORNING SHOWERS Today, 23 August 2023 was written by Reverend Ajisafe Opeyemi; is the founder and Senior Pastor of Calvary Pointers Covenant Church situated at Block C, Road A, Unity Estate, Gbaga Bus Stop, by Ijede Rd, Ikorodu Lagos,Nigeria