What does fear of the Jews mean in the story of Esther? The king had authorized a second decree which allowed the Jews to defend themselves against the destruction ordered by the first decree. This fear begins as the populace hears the terms of the second decree. Esther 8:17bAnd many of the people of the …
Living in an uncertain future is nothing new; perhaps this is what you sense in your life. I remember being in the World War I museum in Kansas City as we listened to the opening video. The uncertain times in the video leading up to the war sounded strangely familiar. There was unrest surrounding the …
How do we avoid fear and judgment when stepping into the unknown of eternity? Eternity is not something most of us are thinking about unless a loved one has died, is seriously ill, or we are struggling with a life-threatening situation. Faith and peace are the opposite of fear. John gives us the words of …
The phrase “don’t be afraid” is found in the Bible three hundred and sixty-five times. There is one for each day of the year. This becomes a daily reminder to live a life empowered by God. I don’t know about you, but being fearful is not something I enjoy or like to share with others. …
Many people are frightened of the future and what it will bring. We live in a time of wars, rumors of wars, dangerous viruses, political upheaval, and other concerns. These concerns drain us emotionally. We desire stability and not chaos in our daily lives. Unfortunately, that is not always possible. In this sinful world, we …
Jesus walks on what we fear. This gives us perspective as we encounter the trials of life. What do you fear? You may be afraid of death. Revelation 1:18I (Jesus) am the living one. I died but look—I am alive forever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and the grave. [1] Children …
Don’t be afraid; just have faith. I remember being in a hospital chaplaincy training program when the person I was visiting was dying. His wife handed him a piece of paper with a Bible verse. He held on to the paper like it was of great value and stared at the verse. Don’t be afraid, …
Overcoming a persistent enemy is not easy, and perhaps you are fighting a tenacious enemy right now. Our enemy, satan, will use his minions to wear us down so he can move forward with his agenda. With the Lord’s help we can recognize this tactic and be an overcomer. We, too, can be persistent in …
Overcoming fear with faith is not easy. We live in a chaotic time where many people are wrestling with fear. Fear is defined as: a distressing emotion aroused by impending danger, evil, pain, etc., whether the threat is real or imagined; the feeling or condition of being afraid.[1] Our enemy, satan, uses fear as a …
There have been times in my life that I knew what I should do, but fear prevented me from moving forward. Overcoming fear is important. Fear is a common tactic our enemy satan uses against us, but how can we overcome fear? Nehemiah Overcame Fear by Placing His Focus on the Lord Nehemiah 4:14 Then as …