It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.
Fear has torment. (1 John 4 verse 18 -20)
Torment is severe physical or mental suffering. (Oxford Dictionary)
But perfect love gets rid of every fear.
With God in control, fear takes a back seat.
It cannot rule, nor can it even exist when you put your trust in the Lord.
Fear not; for thou hast born a son. But she answered not, neither did she regard it. 1 Samuel 4 verse 20.
Fear has torment
What is fear?
Fear is a strong emotion exhibiting a few physical responses such as high blood pressure, increased heart rate, shortness of breath, and sweating.
“Fear is the oldest and strongest emotion, and the oldest and strongest kind of fear is the fear of the unknown.”
No wonder fear has torment.
And the Lord said unto him, Peace be unto thee: fear not, thou shalt not die. Judges 6 verse 23
(reference: 1 John 4 verse 18 and Oxford Dictionary)
And Jael went out to meet Sisera, and said unto him, Turn in, my lord, turn in to me; fear not. Judges 4 verse 18
Words of encouragement are part of a language that builds strength.
We all need a kind word now and again.
And kindness is always rewarded.
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and He called which is the opening of the first chapter of Leviticus.
The First Five – The Book of Leviticus
Important Facts:
Written by Moses
Date: between 1450 BCE and 1410 BCE
Chapters 1 to 7 – Offerings
Chapters 8 to 10 – The consecration, function of the Priesthood
Chapters 11 to 15 – Laws about living
Chapters 16 to 17 The basis relationship with God: the Day of Atonement, and the significance of the blood.
Chapters 18 to 27 – The practical relationship with God including the laws about: morality, idolatry, separation, the Feasts of the Lord, possession of the Land, vows and dedications.
Be strong and of good courage
The battle is the Lord’s.
He will fight for you, and nothing shall stay His hand.
And Joshua said unto them, Fear not, nor be dismayed, be strong and of good courage: for thus shall the Lord do to all your enemies against whom you fight. Joshua 10 verse 25.
Fear them not…there shall not a man of them stand before thee
God is our helper.
He hears our cries before we call on His name.
He knows our needs and understands our every circumstance.
He is our God, full of compassion and plenteous in mercy.
He will never let us down.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear them not; for I have delivered them into thine hand; there shall not a man of them stand before thee. Joshua 10 verse 8
Who shall His work withstand.
And the Lord said unto Joshua, Fear not neither be thou dismayed : take all the people of war with thee, and arise, go up to Ai: see, I have given into thy hand the king of Ai, and his people and his city and his land. Joshua 8 verse 1
God prepares a way where there is no way.
Therefore, trust Him where you cannot trace Him.
When He makes bare His arm,
Who shall His work withstand?
When He His people’s cause defends,
Who then shall stay His hand? – P. Gerhardt, (1607 -76)
Love never fails
Many waters cannot quench love…
“Though I speak with the tongues of men and angels and have not charity I am become as a sounding brass or a tinkling cymbal.”
I may be articulate but, If there is no love behind my speeches, then they are mere words.
Though I have the gift of prophecy and understand all mysteries and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains and have not charity, I am nothing.
I may be intelligent and spiritual in my approach to life, but if I do this all without love; I am nothing and my deeds are for nought.
Though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profits me nothing.
I give to the poor, help those in need, but I do it for recognition, it is all for nothing if it is done without love.
Counting the ways of love:
True love shows patience despite troubles, is kind, is not fueled by envy, is not evil, does not look for self-praise, behaves with propriety, is not selfish, endures all, hopes for the best, is happy with doing what is right, and love never fails.
reference verses: 1 Corinthians 13
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The Lord is in control.
He knows the end from the beginning and all your deeds are written before hand.
So, don’t worry He has your back.
And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee, he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee, fear not, neither be dismayed. Deuteronomy 31 verse 8
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