By: Elizabeth Haarberg
No Fear
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As Christians, fear is not a part of our life; even when things get dark, we are protected by divine forces.
“For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways.”
Psalm 91:11 English Standard Version
There is nothing that can hurt us when we stay close to God.
“No weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord and their vindication from me, declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 54:17 English Standard Version
Even if something bad does happen, God can turn it around for something good.
“As for you, you meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring it about that many people should be kept alive, as they are today.”
Genesis 50:20 English Standard Version
Stand strong against evil and remember it’s not a person who is our enemy.
“For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places.” Ephesians 6:12 English Standard Version
If you do find yourself scared or afraid, pray, God will come and send angels to protect you. Jesus is always present, just call His name. The Holy Spirit that lives inside us will give wisdom, power, and courage.
“…[the power to speak] a message of wisdom… [the power to express] a word of knowledge and understanding;…[wonder-working] faith…extraordinary powers of healing…working of miracles, to another prophetic insight (the gift of interpreting the divine will and purpose);…ability to discern and distinguish between [the utterances of true] spirits [and false ones], to another various kinds of [unknown] tongues, to another the ability to interpret [such] tongues.
1 Corinthians 12:8-11 Amplified Bible, Classic Edition
God is amazing, and we are all made in His image. Let the Holy Spirit fill you with all the things God wants you to have so you can have courage and wisdom while living on Earth. All we have to do is ask and receive the good gifts God is offering to us.
*Photo credit: Maggie Williams, taken on Williams Ranch, Rosie, Arkansas
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